Island County public meetings in 2022

Council of Governments

The Island County Council of Governments, comprising elected officials from the county, cities, town, and port districts, is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss FCC mapping, and set topics for 2023. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or contracts on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2022
• Discussion of FCC mapping
• Council of Governments topics for discussion for 2023
• Reminder of Chair and Vice-Chair selection in January

The Council approved the meeting minutes from October 26, 2022. The meeting adjourned early due to a lack of quorum after a presentation on FCC Mapping and a review of 2023 discussion topics.

• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to review ongoing issues with several departments. They will hear updates on a broadband grant from Ziply Fiber, discuss the county fireworks ordinance, and review 2023 work plans for budget/risk and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The board will also consider appointments to the Planning Commission and a resolution to establish a separate Jail Commissary Fund.

• Broadband grant update presentation by Ziply Fiber
• Discussion of Island County Fireworks Ordinance
• Resolution to establish a Jail Commissary Fund as a separate special revenue fund
• Appointment and reappointments to the Island County Planning Commission
• Potential lease for solar panel installation on Whidbey Island with EDF Renewables

The Board of County Commissioners approved funding for the Craig McKenzie Team 2% Hotel-Motel Lodging Tax application. Several other items, including planning commission appointments and a jail commissary fund resolution, were moved to the consent agenda. The Board also reviewed 2023 work plans for GSA/Budget and DEI.

• Approved funding for Craig McKenzie Team 2% Hotel-Motel Lodging Tax Application
• Agreed to apply for Broadband grant
• Moved appointment of Mr. Kiga to Planning Commission to consent agenda
• Moved reappointments of Steve Schwalbe and William Criswell to Planning Commission to consent agenda
• Moved resolution to establish Jail Commissary Fund to consent agenda
• Moved Ordinance No. C- -22 (Open Space Rating System) to regular agenda
• Directed staff to provide monitoring plan for insurance requirements regarding franchise renewals

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will convene a regular meeting on December 13, 2022, to consider a consent agenda of routine items and a regular agenda. Key actions include certifying 2023 tax levies, approving a $588,000 grant for criminal justice and behavioral health upgrades, and renewing leases for county offices. The board will also select its 2023 chair, assign committees, and approve legislative priorities.

• Resolution C-87-22 certifying 2023 tax levies to the Assessor
• Grant agreement with Dept. of Commerce: $588,000 for Criminal Justice Renovation and Behavioral Health Upgrade (Project #S22079)
• Consultant agreement with Gordon Thomas Honeywell for legislative advocacy: $36,000 for 2023
• Contract with Low Income Housing Institute: $525,141 for Harbor Inn Project operations
• Lease renewals for Elections and WSU Extension with Calm Harbor LLC (totaling $226,812.24)

The Board of County Commissioners appointed a new chair and approved 2023 legislative priorities and committee assignments. The board also approved a wide range of consent agenda items, including several contracts, lease renewals, and grant agreements.

• Appointed Commissioner St. Clair as 2023 Chair of Board of County Commissioners
• Approved 2023 Island County Legislative Priorities (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Committee Assignments (unanimous)
• Approved $131,403.96 lease renewal for Island County Elections through 2025
• Approved $95,408.28 lease renewal for WSU Extension through 2025
• Approved $525,141 contract with Low Income Housing Institute for Harbor Inn Project
• Approved $588,000 grant for Criminal Justice Renovation and Behavioral Health Upgrade Project
• Approved $134,750 contract for 2023 Economic Development Services

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several administrative items, including certifying 2023 property tax levies for various taxing districts, setting 2023 legislative priorities, selecting a board chair, and making committee assignments. The agenda also includes a discussion of 2% hotel-motel lodging funds and an appointment to the Coupeville Ferry Advisory Committee. Most items are for discussion only, with formal action expected at a later regular meeting.

• Discussion of certification of 2023 property tax levies for districts including cities, fire districts, schools, and ports
• 2023 legislative priorities include $375,000 for emergency generator replacement and $300,000 for sewer solutions study
• Discussion of 2% hotel-motel lodging funds
• Appointment to the Coupeville Ferry Advisory Committee
• Auditor's request to authorize petty cash and change funds totaling $30,920

The Board decided the distribution of 2% Hotel-Motel Lodging Funds, including funding for the Island County Chambers of Commerce and a partial grant for the Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce. Most other items, including lease renewals and grant acceptances, were moved forward to the consent agenda for future action. The Board also directed studies on the vacation of several road right-of-ways.

• Approved funding for Island County Chambers of Commerce Regenerative Tourism Guide via 2% Hotel-Motel Lodging Funds
• Approved funding for Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce grant at 80% of original amount (2-1)
• Denied funding for Craig Mckenzie Team Foundation for 2023 2% Hotel-Motel Lodging Funds
• Directed study of right-of-way vacations for Moran Road, Lincoln Street, Hansen St/S. Hill St/Bonanza Alley, and Mutiny Sands Road
• Moved 2023 Road Levy certification and Storm and Surface Water utility loan reissue to consent agenda
• Moved lease renewals for WSU Extension and Island County Elections to consent agenda
• Moved Department of Commerce grant for Criminal Justice Renovation and Behavioral Health Update to consent agenda
• Moved contract for Harbor Inn short-term stay housing (up to $525,141) to consent agenda

Board of Health

The Board of Health appointed Commissioner Jill Johnson as Chair for 2023. The board also approved three agreements, including two contract amendments with the WA State Dept. of Health and an interlocal agreement with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.

• Approved October 18, 2022 Regular Session Minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Jill Johnson as Chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Consolidated Contract CLH31012 Amendment No. 10 with WA State Dept. of Health for DCHS-ELC COVID-19 Response, FPHA, and PHEP programs (unanimous)
• Approved Consolidated Contract CLH31012 Amendment No. 2 with WA State Dept. of Health for COVID-19 LHJ Vaccination ARPA (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department for Provider Resources Website (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special session on Dec. 5 to take public comment and consider adopting the 2023 county budget and Diking District No. 4 budget, plus ordinances increasing property tax levies for current expense, roads, and conservation futures. At the Dec. 6 regular meeting, the board will consider consent items including two multi-year engineering consultant contracts worth up to $300,000 each, a $375,000 interagency agreement with Puget Sound Partnership, and a resolution establishing the 2023 annual review docket for comprehensive plan amendments. The board will also hear a request to allow the Board of Equalization to convene property tax appeal hearings after the 28th day of the 2022 regular session due to over 130 appeals filed.

• 2023 Island County budget and Diking District No. 4 budget adoption (Resolution C-75-22)
• Property tax levy increases for 2023: current expense (Ordinance C-76-22), roads (C-77-22), conservation futures (C-78-22)
• Consultant agreements with Reichhardt & Ebe Engineering and Davido Consulting Group, each up to $300,000 for 2023-2025
• Interagency agreement with Puget Sound Partnership for $375,000 (2023-22)
• Resolution C-85-22 establishing 2023 Annual Review Docket for Comprehensive Plan Amendments

The Board adopted Resolution C-85-22 to establish the 2023 Annual Review Docket for Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Other actions included approving property tax appeal hearings and several professional service contracts.

• Adopted Resolution C-85-22 establishing the 2023 Annual Review Docket for Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved request for Board of Equalization to hear property tax appeals (Unanimous)
• Approved $375,000 Interagency Agreement with Puget Sound Partnership (2-1)
• Approved $300,000 consultant agreement with Reichhardt & Ebe Engineering, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 consultant agreement with Davido Consulting Group, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved pre-audited bills of $3,735,764.14 and payroll of $862,800.94 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to consider adopting the 2023 budget for the county and Diking District No. 4, and to consider ordinances that would increase property tax levies for county current expense, roads, and conservation futures for the 2023 tax year. These are public hearings, so no final decisions are made at this meeting.

• Resolution C-75-22: Adopting the 2023 Island County Budget and Diking District No. 4 Budget
• Ordinance C-76-22: Increasing the county current expense property tax levy for 2023
• Ordinance C-77-22: Increasing the county roads property tax levy for 2023
• Ordinance C-78-22: Increasing the county conservation futures property tax levy for 2023

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2023 budget for Island County and Diking District No. 4. The board also approved three property tax levy increases for the 2023 tax year.

• Adopted Resolution C-75-22 for the Fiscal Year 2023 Island County and Diking District No. 4 Budget (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance C-76-22 increasing the County Current Expense Property Tax Levy (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance C-77-22 increasing the County Roads Property Tax Levy (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance C-78-22 increasing the County Conservation Futures Property Tax Levy (2-1)

Community Health Advisory Board

The Community Health Advisory Board is meeting to review its 2023 workplan and an introduction to the MAPP (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships) process. The agenda consists only of meeting materials and documents, with no listed discussion or action items.

• Review of 2023 workplan
• MAPP introduction presentation
• December 2, 2022 agenda

The board approved the draft workplan for 2023 and elected a new chair for the coming year. Members also directed staff to draft a letter regarding new responsibilities from HB 1152. An Equity Committee request was postponed to January 2023.

• Approved October 2022 meeting minutes
• Elected Nathan Welever as CHAB chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 draft workplan
• Postponed Equity Committee request until January 2023

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of Island County Commissioners is holding a special session to approve the purchase and sale amount of $2,152,507.69 for a specific parcel. The parcel, R13203-110-1730, is located at 1215 Swantown Avenue in Oak Harbor. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda.

• Approve purchase and sale amount of $2,152,507.69 for Parcel R13203-110-1730
• Parcel located at 1215 Swantown Avenue, Oak Harbor

The Board of County Commissioners held a special session to authorize the acquisition of a specific parcel in Oak Harbor. The Board approved wiring funds to complete the transaction.

• Approved wiring funds not to exceed $2,152,507.69 to Guardian Northwest Title & Escrow for the acquisition of parcel R13203-110-1730 at 1215 Swantown Ave., Oak Harbor (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 22, 2022, to consider a consent agenda and other items. Key actions include awarding a $418,000 contract for the Camano Island Snow Gates Project, approving multiple consultant agreements for engineering and appraisal services, and initiating several drainage and road projects on Whidbey Island. The meeting also includes public input time and a COVID-19 update.

• Bid award to Elcon Corporation for Camano Island Snow Gates Project, $418,000
• Consultant agreements: Appraisal Solutions NW (right-of-way appraisal), DKS Associates (transportation planning, $200,000), Aspect Consulting (geotechnical, $300,000)
• Resolution C-79-22 amending personnel policies; C-80-22 adjusting prosecutor salary
• Initiate drainage projects: Midvale Road fish passage culvert, East Harbor Road culvert, Freeland Main St. overlay, Swantown Lake tide gate replacement
• Network services agreement with NW Technology LLC for county data network support

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda including several drainage projects and professional service contracts for roads. The board also approved payroll and vouchers totaling over $5.4 million.

• Approved $3,975,174.53 in pre-audited bills and $890,640.29 in payroll
• Approved Resolution C-80-22 to adjust salary for the Prosecuting Attorney and Sheriff
• Approved $418,000 bid award to Elcon Corporation for Camano Island Snow Gates Project
• Approved four drainage projects: Midvale Road, East Harbor Road, Freeland Main St., and Swantown Lake Tide Gate
• Approved $300,000 geotechnical engineering agreement with Aspect Consulting, LLC
• Approved $200,000 transportation planning agreement with DKS Associates, Inc.
• Approved $200,000 right-of-way appraisal agreement with Appraisal Solutions Northwest, Inc.
• Approved $50,000 funding increase for Public Health - Natural Resources project

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of Island County Commissioners is holding a special session on November 16, 2022, to participate in the SWISS County Leaders Conference Breakfast in Renton. This is a regional partnership meeting with officials from Snohomish, Whatcom, Island, Skagit, and San Juan counties. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Special session at 7:00 a.m. for SWISS County Leaders Conference Breakfast
• Meeting location: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056

The Board of County Commissioners held a special session to attend the SWISS County Leaders Conference Breakfast. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing continued from October 10 to discuss code updates to ICC 3.40, the Island County Public Benefit Open Space Rating System. The commission will make a recommendation to the Island County Board of County Commissioners on the proposed amendments.

• Public hearing on amendments to ICC 3.40 (Public Benefit Open Space Rating System)
• Review of draft ordinance (Exhibit A) and amendments draft (Exhibit B)
• Consideration of written public comments submitted
• Recommendation to Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a special session from November 14-16, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in Renton, WA, to attend a County Leaders conference hosted by WSAC. All three commissioners were present, along with the County Administrator. No action was taken during this session.

• Special session held at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056
• Attendance at WSAC County Leaders conference
• No action taken

The document is a notice regarding a special session from November 14 to November 16, 2022. It states that Board members may attend the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) County Leaders conference in Renton, WA.

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed amendment to the Shore Friendly Program contract adding $50,000 in state funds, a new interagency agreement with the Puget Sound Partnership for up to $375,000 to coordinate the Island Local Integrating Organization, and a partner agreement with Tacoma-Pierce Health Department for a regional healthcare provider website. The board will also hold an executive session to review a public employee's performance.

• Shore Friendly Program contract amendment adding $50,000 of FY19-21 ESRP funds, increasing total project cost to $351,737
• Island LIO-FFY 2023-2025 funding agreement with Puget Sound Partnership, up to $375,000, for coordination of the Island Local Integrating Organization
• Partner agreement with Tacoma-Pierce Health Department to participate in a regional healthcare provider website initiative
• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to review performance of a public employee

The Board of County Commissioners reviewed several funding agreements and planning ordinances during a work session. No final approvals were made; instead, the Board determined which items would move to the consent or regular agendas for future meetings.

• Moved Shore Friendly Program contract amendment (adding $50,000) to consent agenda
• Moved Island LIO-FFY 2023-2025 Funding agreement to regular agenda
• Moved Tacoma-Pierce Health Department partner agreement to consent agenda
• Moved Resolution No. C-22 (2023 Annual Review Docket for Comprehensive Plan Amendments) to regular agenda
• Moved Ordinance No. C-22 (ICC Chapter 16.06 Amendments) to regular agenda for January 2023
• Cancelled scheduled 3:00 p.m. Executive Session

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 8, 2022, to consider consent agenda items including the 2023 county and Diking District #4 budgets, ordinances increasing property tax levies for the county, roads, and conservation futures, and contracts for rent assistance and website upgrades. A continued public hearing on a road right-of-way petition (Ander Park Road) is scheduled. The meeting also includes an executive session on potential litigation.

• Resolution C-75-22 adopting the 2023 Island County and Diking District No. 4 budgets
• Ordinances C-76-22, C-77-22, C-78-22 increasing property tax levies for county, roads, and conservation futures for 2023
• Contract amendment with Opportunity Council for $511,151 for Eviction Rent Assistance Program (ERAP) 2.0
• CivicPlus/CivicEngage website upgrade: $27,628.40; CivicOptimize forms solution: $23,063
• Continued public hearing on petition to open Ander Park Road right-of-way

The Board approved a petition to open the Ander Park Road right-of-way and authorized several contracts for rent assistance and website upgrades. Public hearings for the 2023 budget and three property tax levy ordinances were scheduled for December 5, 2022.

• Approved petition to open County Road Right-of-Way for Ander Park Road (unanimous)
• Approved $511,151 contract amendment for Eviction Rent Assistance Program 2.0 (unanimous)
• Approved $27,628.40 purchase of CivicPlus/Civic Engage Website Solution (unanimous)
• Approved $23,063 purchase of CivicPlus/CivicOptimize Website Forms Solution (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Resolution C-75-22 (2023 Budget) for Dec 5, 2022
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance C-76-22 (Current Expense Property Tax Levy) for Dec 5, 2022
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance C-77-22 (County Roads Property Tax Levy) for Dec 5, 2022
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance C-78-22 (Conservation Futures Property Tax Levy) for Dec 5, 2022

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners holds a work session to review department work plans for 2023 and updates on current projects. They will discuss a potential grant application for a feasibility study of the AJ Eisenberg Airport, with no partner jurisdiction yet committed. The agenda is largely informational, covering departmental priorities and status updates.

• Discussion of CERB grant application for Eisenberg Airport feasibility study
• Public Works 2023 work plan includes department rebuild and relocation of Coupeville campus
• Road projects: Scurlock Rd sight distance, Monkey Hill Rd realignment, Main Street roundabout
• Human Resources 2023 plan includes salary review and health benefit consolidation
• IT 2023 plan includes website update and disaster recovery implementation

The Board held a work session to review 2023 work plans across multiple county departments, including Public Works, HR, IT, and Public Health. The Board agreed to move a Noxious Weed Control Board appointment to the consent agenda. One formal motion was passed regarding the payment of vouchers.

• Authorized Island County Auditor to pay vouchers for the week of December 20th and 27th (Unanimous)
• Agreed to move Noxious Weed Control Board committee appointment to the consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 1, 2022, to consider consent agenda items including salary resolutions, consultant contracts, and a drainage agreement, plus regular agenda items on solid waste tipping fees and a franchise renewal for Sandy Point water system. A public hearing will be held for the franchise renewal, and an executive session is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. The meeting also includes public input time and approval of prior minutes.

• Resolution C-73-22 establishing salaries for non-bargaining unit employees
• Drainage agreement with Whidbey Golf & Country Club, 10-year term, $6,500 annual fee
• Consultant agreements with Reid Middleton, GeoEngineers, Coastal Geologic Services ($300,000 each) and Cascade Right-of-Way ($200,000) for 2023-2025
• Resolution C-74-22 adopting solid waste and septage tipping fees
• Public hearing on franchise renewal for Sandy Point Owners Association water distribution system

The Board of County Commissioners approved updated tipping fees for solid waste and septage. They also authorized several multi-year professional service contracts for public works and approved a water distribution franchise renewal.

• Adopted Resolution C-74-22 for Solid Waste and Septage Tipping Fees (unanimous)
• Approved Franchise Renewal No. PW2022-0103 for Sandy Point Owners Association water system (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 contract with Reid Middleton, Inc. for traffic, signal, and civil engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 contract with GeoEngineers, Inc. for environmental and geotechnical services (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 contract with Coastal Geologic Services, Inc. for coastal processes (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 contract with Cascade Right-of-Way Services, Inc. for right-of-way negotiation (unanimous)
• Approved 10-year drainage agreement with Whidbey Golf Club for $6,500 annual fee (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Ander Park Road right-of-way petition to November 8, 2022

Council of Governments

The Island County Council of Governments — made up of elected officials from Island County, Oak Harbor, Langley, Coupeville, and two port districts — is meeting to hear from state legislators about the 2023 session and to discuss local legislative priorities. The agenda also includes approving the September minutes and planning attendance for November and December meetings. Public comment is accepted only by email and will not be read during the meeting.

• 2023 Session Expectations from legislators including Senator Ron Muzzall, representatives of Senators Murray and Cantwell, and Representatives Gilday, Paul, and Larsen
• Discussion of Local Legislative Priorities
• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2022
• Discussion on attendance for November and December meetings

The Council approved the minutes from the September 28, 2022 meeting. Members discussed local legislative priorities and 2023 session expectations with legislators. The Council decided to cancel the November 23, 2022 meeting and schedule a Special Session for November 30, 2022.

• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Cancelled November 23, 2022 meeting
• Scheduled Special Session for November 30, 2022

Law and Justice Council

The agenda for the Island County Law and Justice Council meeting on October 26, 2022, could not be retrieved. The county's agenda center returned an error stating the file was not found, so no meeting items are available.

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of Island County Commissioners is holding a special session on October 26, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. to participate in the Snohomish, Whatcom, Island, Skagit, and San Juan County (SWISS) membership meeting/discussion. The meeting will be held online via Zoom with an in-person option at the Commissioners' Hearing Room in Coupeville. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Special session for SWISS membership meeting/discussion
• Online via Zoom and in-person at Annex Building, Commissioners' Hearing Room, #B10, 1 NE 6th St., Coupeville, WA

The Board of County Commissioners met in a special session to attend the Snohomish, Whatcom, Island, Skagit, and San Juan County (SWISS) Regional Partnership Meeting. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 25, 2022, with public hearings on the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program and a water line franchise renewal for Beverly Beach Improvement Club. They will also review preliminary budget recommendations and consider consent agenda items including contracts for affordable housing and traffic engineering.

• Public hearing on Resolution C-67-22 adopting the Six-year Capital Improvement Program 2023-2028
• Public hearing on franchise renewal PW2022-0013 for Beverly Beach Improvement Club water distribution line (Whidbey Island)
• Professional Services Agreement with Paul Schissler Associates for affordable housing technical assistance, not to exceed $50,000
• Consultant agreement with Herman Traffic Engineering Inc. for traffic signal/roundabout design, $300,000 over 2023-2025
• Budget workshop to continue preliminary budget discussions

The Board of County Commissioners approved the county's six-year Capital Improvement Program and a water distribution line franchise renewal. The board also approved several professional services contracts and public health amendments via a consent agenda.

• Adopted Resolution C-67-22 (R-34-22) for the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved Franchise Renewal PW2022-0013 for Beverly Beach Improvement Club water distribution line (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 contract with Herman Traffic Engineering Inc. for traffic signal/roundabout design (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Paul Schissler Associates, Inc. for affordable housing technical assistance not to exceed $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. C-72-22 for affordable housing grant signing authority (unanimous)
• Approved two contract amendments with WA State Dept of Health for public health services (unanimous)
• Approved pre-audited bills of $588,219.88 and other financial vouchers (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss updates to county code ICC 16.06 regarding boundary line adjustments, lot combinations, and large lot segregations, and will make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The commission will also discuss and recommend the 2023 Work Plan and Docket. The agenda includes draft ordinances, findings of fact, and presentation slides.

• Public hearing on ICC 16.06 amendments (Boundary Line Adjustments, Lot Combinations, Large Lot Segregations)
• Discussion and recommendation on 2023 Work Plan and Docket
• Draft ordinance and findings of fact for ICC 16.06
• Presentation slides on land divisions and dedications

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of Island County Commissioners is holding a special session to continue its 2023 budget workshop, with discussion and review involving department heads and staff. The meeting is open to the public in person and remotely.

• 2023 budget workshop continued discussion and review

The Board of Island County Commissioners met in a special session for a budget workshop to continue discussion and review of supplemental requests and finalize the preliminary 2023 budget. No votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was procedural only.

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session on October 19, 2022, to review ongoing issues with the Health Department, Department of Natural Resources, Public Works, and Treasurer's Office. In the afternoon, they will hold a budget workshop. These are informal discussions, not final decisions, and items may be scheduled for a future regular business meeting.

• 9:00 a.m. Health Department/Department of Natural Resources
• 9:45 a.m. Public Works
• 10:30 a.m. Treasurer's Office
• 1:00 p.m. Budget Workshop

The Board unanimously approved a $2.2 million counteroffer to purchase a parcel at 1215 Swantown Avenue, Oak Harbor, and authorized a $23,378 settlement in a Skagit County lawsuit. They also agreed to cancel board meetings for November 14-19, 2022, and moved a solid waste rate adjustment to the regular agenda. No substantive decisions were made on the COVID-19 transition plan or mutual aid agreement, which were only discussed.

• Approved $2.2M purchase of Parcel R13203-110-1730 at 1215 Swantown Avenue, Oak Harbor (unanimous)
• Authorized $23,378 settlement in Skagit County Cause No. 22-2-00542-29 (unanimous)
• Agreed to cancel Board meetings for week of November 14-19, 2022
• Moved solid waste rate structure adjustment to regular agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 18, 2022, to consider a consent agenda with routine items, including consultant contracts, resolutions, and a public hearing on expanding the W & B Waterworks 1 water system boundaries. The board will also receive a COVID-19 incident management update and hear public comments.

• Approve consultant agreements with GeoTest Services, Herrera Environmental, PH Consulting, RH2 Engineering, Watershed Science & Engineering, Willamette Cultural Resources, Wilson Engineering, and Harmsen LLC, each up to $300,000 for 2023-2025
• Resolution C-69-22 declaring legal holidays for 2023
• Resolution C-71-22 establishing a Supported Employment Program
• Public hearing on Resolution C-57-22 to expand W & B Waterworks 1 water system boundaries
• Contract with Summit Food Service for jail facility, including an 11% increase amendment

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

This meeting has no published agenda. The only way to review what was discussed or decided is to listen to the audio recording of the work session.

• No agenda items listed

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving consent agenda items and resolutions related to surplus property, road projects, and the annual road construction program. The board will also hold budget workshops with department heads and elected officials over several days, and an executive session on potential litigation.

• Resolution C-63-22: Sale or disposal of county surplus property
• Resolution C-64-22: Slope stabilization for Baker Way Landslide on Camano Island (CRP 22-06/JL 00591-1102)
• Resolution C-65-22 and C-66-22: Amending and adopting the Annual Road Construction Program for 2022 and 2023
• Resolution C-67-22: Scheduling public hearing for Six-year Capital Improvement Program (2023-2028) on October 25, 2022
• Resolution C-68-22: Sunsetting the county proclamation of emergency (C-15-20)

The Board approved a purchase and sale agreement for a property at 1215 Swantown Avenue, Oak Harbor, for $2,200,000 using American Rescue Plan Act funds, pending feasibility and inspection. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including resolutions for surplus vehicle sales, road projects, and the 2023 road construction program. A prior emergency proclamation was sunsetted. No public hearings were held.

• Approved purchase and sale agreement for parcel R13203-1104730 at 1215 Swantown Avenue, Oak Harbor, for $2,200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution C-63-22 for surplus vehicle sales (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution C-64-22 initiating Baker Way Landslide Slope Stabilization project on Camano Island (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution C-65-22 amending 2022 Annual Road Construction Program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution C-66-22 adopting 2023 Annual Road Construction Program (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Resolution C-67-22 (Six-Year Capital Improvement Program 2023-2028) for October 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution C-68-22 sunsetting the county's emergency proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended with two executive sessions (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission meeting on October 10, 2022, did not occur because a quorum was not present. The agenda included a public hearing on proposed code updates to ICC 3.40, the Island County Public Benefit Open Space Rating System, with a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. All topics will be rescheduled for November 14, 2022.

• Public hearing on ICC 3.40 - Island County Public Benefit Open Space Rating System code updates
• Recommendation to Island County Board of County Commissioners
• Draft ordinance and amendments to ICC 3.40 included as exhibits
• Public comments received during SEPA review included as exhibit
• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of Island County Commissioners is holding a special session to continue the 2023 Budget Workshop. The meeting includes reviews with department heads and staff regarding various county functions.

• Public Works/Parks discussion (10:00 a.m.)
• County Administrator discussion (12:30 p.m.)
• Planning discussion (1:00 p.m.)

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a special session on October 10, 2022, for a 2023 budget workshop. Public Works Director Connie Bowers presented the 2023 Public Works Budget, with Assistant Director Fred Snoderly providing a PowerPoint presentation for discussion. No votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m.

• No decisions were made; the meeting was a workshop for discussion only.

Community Health Advisory Board

The Community Health Advisory Board is meeting to review a presentation on living environments by Cris Matochi and an update on the community health assessment. The agenda consists of these informational items and meeting materials; no votes or decisions are listed.

• Living Environments presentation by Cris Matochi
• Community Health Assessment update

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board (CHAB) met virtually on October 7, 2022, and discussed the Community Health Assessment (CHA) planning, environmental health programs, and equity committee updates. They also nominated a new vice chair and canceled the November meeting. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Approved September 2, 2022 meeting minutes with one abstention
• Nominated Chasity Smith for vice chair position
• Canceled November 2022 meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for December 2, 2022

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss funding options for the Marshall Drainage Basin & Surface Water Utility, including repaying an overdue REET 2 loan and increasing fees to cover maintenance and infrastructure projects. They will also review the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan, which includes changes to the Freeland Park restroom project and funding for the Freeland Dock repair. The meeting is a work session, so no final decisions are made; items may be scheduled for later business meetings.

• Marshall Utility: overdue REET 2 loan of ~$21,500; options include extending loan with $26 annual dues or forgiving it
• Proposed increase of Marshall Utility M&O fee from $30 to $45 per parcel annually
• Proposed $190 annual infrastructure assessment per parcel for 5 years (or one-time $800) to fund $125,000 in projects
• Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2028: total expenditures range from $12.5M (2028) to $29.6M (2025)
• Freeland Park restroom project scope reduced; $225,000 REET funding carried to 2023 for Freeland Dock repair

The Board supported funding the relocation of the Freeland Park restrooms and agreed to move the item to the consent agenda for a public hearing on October 25, 2022. They also supported all three options for the Marshall Drainage Basin regarding an overdue REET 2 loan, maintenance fees, and infrastructure projects. Several other items were moved to the consent agenda, including contract amendments for health department grants, a jail opioid use disorder program, a jail food contract amendment, and a committee appointment. The meeting included a budget workshop covering capital funding and revenue updates.

• Supported funding Freeland Park restroom relocation, moved to consent agenda for Oct 25 public hearing
• Supported all three options for Marshall Drainage Basin funding/assessment
• Moved consolidated health contract Amendment No. 7 to consent agenda
• Moved consolidated health contract Amendment No. 8 to consent agenda
• Moved Medication Opioid Use Disorder grant contract to consent agenda
• Moved jail food contract amendment (11% increase) to consent agenda
• Moved committee appointment to Salmon Recovery Technical Committee to consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on several utility franchise renewals and a budget workshop introducing the preliminary budget. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including a lien release and scheduling hearings for a water system franchise and a road right-of-way petition.

• Resolution C-61-22 releasing a lien on property at 176 Lake Avenue, Freeland
• Public hearing on franchise renewal for Sandy Point Owners Association water system
• Public hearing on petition to open Ander Park Road right-of-way
• Continued public hearings on five utility franchises (sewer and water lines)
• Budget workshop at 1:00 p.m. on preliminary budget overview

The Board of Island County Commissioners approved five utility franchises for water and sewer lines on Whidbey and Camano Islands, after correcting a document error that changed the franchise term from 10 to 25 years. The board also adopted a proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month and approved the consent agenda, which included releasing a lien and scheduling two public hearings. An executive session was held to discuss real estate acquisition.

• Approved Franchise PW2022-0009 for Kerry M. and Susan M. Wenthin sewer collection line (unanimous)
• Approved Franchise PW2022-0008 for Double View Community Club water distribution line (unanimous)
• Approved Franchise 447 for Faranda Community Water Association water distribution line (unanimous)
• Approved Franchise PW2022-0037 for City of Oak Harbor water distribution line within Urban Growth area (unanimous)
• Approved Franchise PW2022-0038 for City of Oak Harbor water distribution line outside Urban Growth area on Balda Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. C-62-22 proclaiming October 2022 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including pre-audited bills of $708,185.59, vouchers of $293,232.16, electronic funds transfers of $527,114.47, releasing a lien, and scheduling two public hearings for November 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Held executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) to discuss real estate acquisition

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of Island County Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to discuss the introduction and overview of the preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Hearing Room in Coupeville.

• Budget workshop on preliminary budget
• Introduction and overview of preliminary budget

The Board of Island County Commissioners approved five utility franchises for water and sewer lines on Whidbey and Camano Islands, all by unanimous votes. The franchises were corrected to a 25-year term after an error in earlier documents. The board also adopted a proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month and approved the consent agenda, which included releasing a lien and scheduling two public hearings. An executive session was held to discuss real estate acquisition.

• Approved Franchise PW2022-0009 for Kerry M. and Susan M. Wenthin sewer collection line (unanimous)
• Approved Franchise PW2022-0008 for Double View Community Club water distribution line (unanimous)
• Approved Franchise 447 for Faranda Community Water Association water distribution line (unanimous)
• Approved Franchise PW2022-0037 for City of Oak Harbor water distribution line within Urban Growth area (unanimous)
• Approved Franchise PW2022-0038 for City of Oak Harbor water distribution line outside Urban Growth area on Balda Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. C-62-22 proclaiming October 2022 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including releasing a lien and scheduling public hearings for franchise renewal and road right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended with added executive session and public comment (unanimous)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Island County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review results from individual grant rankings, discuss funding recommendations for the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), and set a timeline for final decisions. The committee is deciding which lodging tax-funded projects to recommend for annual grant disbursement. Public written comments were due by September 23, 2022.

• Review of individual grant rankings
• Committee discussion and recommendations to the BOCC
• BOCC work session scheduled for October 12, 2022
• Final funding recommendations due at BOCC regular session on October 25 or December 7, 2022

Council of Governments

The Island County Council of Governments is meeting to hear 2023 session expectations from state and federal legislators, discuss local legislative priorities, and plan attendance for November and December meetings. The agenda is largely discussion-based with no formal votes or contracts.

• 2023 Session Expectations from legislators including Senator Muzzall, staff for Senators Murray and Cantwell, Representatives Gilday and Paul, and staff for Representative Larsen
• Discussion of Local Legislative Priorities
• Discussion on Attendance for November and December Meetings
• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2022 meeting

The Island County Council of Governments approved the September 28, 2022 minutes and discussed local legislative priorities for 2023. Legislators and their representatives provided updates on the upcoming session. The council decided to cancel the November 23 meeting and hold a special session on November 30, with a December meeting to be evaluated later.

• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Canceled November 23, 2022 regular meeting
• Scheduled special session for November 30, 2022
• Deferred decision on December meeting

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Island County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to review individual rankings of grant applications and discuss funding recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. The committee will finalize its funding recommendations at a later regular session, with a work session scheduled for October 12, 2022.

• Review of individual rankings for lodging tax grant applications
• Committee discussion and recommendations to the BOCC
• Timeline: BOCC work session October 12, 2022
• Final funding recommendations due October 25 or December 7, 2022
• Written public comments due by September 23, 2022

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 27, 2022, to consider consent agenda items including contracts, grant amendments, and resolutions. Key items include a $1.6 million health services contract, a $1.45 million road overlay application, and a resolution to call for bids on a snow gate project. The board will also hold a public hearing on the six-year transportation improvement program and schedule a franchise renewal hearing.

• Consolidated Contract Amendment No. 6 with WA State Dept of Health: $1,600,000 for Foundational Public Health Services
• Rural Arterial Program application for Freeland Main St. Overlay SR 525 to Harbor Ave: $1,453,500
• Resolution C-60-22 approving plans and calling for bids for Camano Island Snow Gate Project
• Public hearing on Resolution C-56-22 adopting Six-year Transportation Improvement Program 2023-2028
• Schedule public hearing for Beverly Beach Improvement Club water line franchise renewal (Oct 25, 2022)

The Board authorized the County Treasurer to wire up to $650,000 to Premier Title Oak Harbor for the acquisition of Lagoon Point Community Forest parcels, with a closing date of 9/29/2022. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including pre-audited bills, vouchers, and several grant agreements. A public hearing was held and Resolution C-56-22 adopting the Six-year Transportation Improvement Program for 2023-2028 was adopted unanimously. The Board also held two executive sessions to review employee performance and discuss litigation.

• Authorized wire of up to $650,000 for Lagoon Point Community Forest acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $700,307.38 pre-audited bills and $869,787.33 payroll (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution C-56-22: Six-year Transportation Improvement Program 2023-2028 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution C-59-22: Cancellation of Warrants (consent agenda)
• Approved insurance coverage renewals for policy year Oct 2022-Oct 2023 (consent agenda)
• Approved Grant Amendment No. C with Dept of Commerce for Consolidated Homeless Grant ($21,805) (consent agenda)
• Approved Interagency Reimbursement Agreement Amendment No. 1 with WA Admin Office of the Courts ($242,100) (consent agenda)
• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment No. 6 with WA Dept of Health for FPHS ($1,600,000) (consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss updates to code section ICC 17.03.035.C regarding rural service zones. The commission will consider public comments and a draft ordinance before approving a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Public hearing on ICC 17.03.035.C code update
• Draft ordinance for rural service zones (Exhibit B)
• Public comments considered (Exhibit C)
• Findings of fact for ICC 17.03 rural service zones

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Island County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will review results from individual rankings of grant applications and discuss funding recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The committee will also set a timeline for final recommendations, with BOCC work sessions and regular sessions scheduled for October and December 2022. Written public comments are accepted until September 23, 2022.

• Review of individual rankings for annual lodging tax grant disbursement
• Committee discussion and recommendations to the BOCC
• Timeline: BOCC Work Session October 12, 2022; final recommendations October 25 or December 7, 2022
• Written public comment deadline September 23, 2022

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review the 2022 Annual Construction Program update, which adds several projects and removes one. They will also discuss a County Road Project to stabilize an active landslide on Baker Way, with an estimated cost of $930,000. The agenda includes other items like opening a right-of-way and a disaster debris management plan.

• Baker Way landslide slope stabilization project, $930,000, to be built by contract in summer 2023
• 2022 Annual Construction Program update: adds 9 projects, removes ScatchetHead Deep Culvert Replacements
• Request to open unopened county right-of-way in Plat of Ander Park by Eric Little and John Shinneman
• Solid Waste Disaster Debris Management Plan discussion
• East Camano Drive/Cross Island County Road intersection improvements added due to grant funding

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on September 21, 2022, and agreed to move several items to the consent agenda, including updates to the 2022 Annual Construction Program, a CRP initiation for Baker Way landslide stabilization, an application to open an unopened right-of-way in Ander Park, cancellation of stale dated warrants, and insurance coverage renewals. No final votes were taken; these were procedural steps toward future approval.

• Moved 2022 Annual Construction Program update to consent agenda
• Moved CRP initiation for Baker Way landslide stabilization to consent agenda
• Moved application to open unopened right-of-way in Ander Park to consent agenda
• Moved cancellation of stale dated warrants to consent agenda
• Moved insurance coverage renewals for policy year 2022-2023 to consent agenda

Board of Health

The Island County Board of Health will consider a revised Environmental Health Service Fee Schedule (Resolution HD-01-22) and a contract amendment with the WA State Dept. of Health that adds Foundational Public Health Services work and increases funding. The board will also hear updates on the Community Health Assessment and receive public health reports.

• Resolution HD-01-22: revised Environmental Health Service Fee Schedule, effective Oct 18, 2022
• Consolidated Contract Amendment No. 6 with WA State Dept. of Health (adds FPHS Statements of Work, increases maximum consideration)
• Fee Schedule Update presentation by Keith Higman
• Community Health Assessment (CHA) Update by Leah Wainman
• Public Health Report: EPI Report and COVID Brief

The Island County Board of Health unanimously approved Contract Amendment No. 6 with the Washington State Department of Health, adding Statements of Work for Foundational Public Health Services and increasing the maximum consideration. The board also voted to schedule a public hearing on proposed fee schedule updates for the October 18 regular session. No public comments were received.

• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment No. 6 with WA State Dept. of Health for Foundational Public Health Services (unanimous)
• Voted to schedule a public hearing on fee schedule updates for October 18, 2022

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on September 20, 2022, with a consent agenda of routine items and five public hearings on utility franchise agreements. The board will also consider interlocal agreements, appointments, and a federal aid agreement for a bicycle route.

• Public hearings on sewer/water line franchises for Wenthin, Double View Community Club, Faranda Community Water Association, and City of Oak Harbor (2)
• Interlocal agreement with Town of Coupeville for historic preservation in Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
• Federal aid agreement with WSDOT for Central Whidbey Bicycle Tour Route, $81,400 total ($13,500 local / $67,900 federal)
• Interagency agreements for juvenile court programs totaling $180,110 (BECCA, detention with Skagit County, CASA, FJCIP, guardianship)
• Appointments to Conservation Futures, Ferry Advisory, Housing Advisory, and Law and Justice Council

The Board of Island County Commissioners approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included appointments, interlocal agreements, and a bicycle route funding agreement. Public hearings on five utility franchises were continued to October 4, 2022, after an error was found in the franchise documents. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously, including appointments to Conservation Futures, Ferry Advisory, Housing Advisory, and Law and Justice Council
• Approved interlocal agreement with Town of Coupeville for historic preservation in Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
• Approved $81,400 local agency federal aid prospectus and agreement for Central Whidbey Bicycle Tour Route
• Approved extended leave of absence for Fred Wahlgren from September 12, 2022 to March 11, 2023
• Approved interagency agreements for BECCA programs ($60,632), juvenile detention with Skagit County, Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Plan ($53,202), guardianship act ($24,746), and CASA program ($41,530)
• Continued five public hearings on utility franchises to October 4, 2022 due to document errors

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to discuss three items: an updated reimbursement agreement with the state for costs related to the Blake decision, salary adjustments for chief deputy prosecutors, and setting the county's portion of the elected prosecutor's salary to match national standards. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Reimbursement agreement amendment with Administrative Office of the Courts: up to $242,100 for extraordinary costs and $563,534 for legal financial obligation refunds, through June 30, 2023
• Request to re-establish chief deputy prosecutor salaries above subordinate deputies, citing union pay increases
• Proposal to set county's contribution to prosecutor's salary at one-half of a Superior Court judge's salary, effective January 1, 2023

The Board agreed to move an updated reimbursement agreement with the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts to the consent agenda. The agreement covers refunds for invalid drug possession convictions under the Blake decision and extends the deadline through June 2023. No final votes were taken; all other items were discussed only.

• Advanced Blake reimbursement agreement to consent agenda (no vote recorded)
• Discussed re-establishing chief deputy prosecutor salaries above subordinate salaries (no action taken)
• Discussed setting elected prosecutor salary to half of Superior Court judge salary (no action taken)
• Supported contracting for $140,900 energy audit at Coupeville Administration Building (no formal vote)
• Discussed proposed 2023-2028 capital improvement projects (no action taken)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 13, 2022, to consider consent agenda items including a rezoning recommendation, a $650,000 grant agreement for the Lagoon Point Community Forest acquisition, and a $100,000 homeland security grant. The board will also schedule a public hearing for a water system boundary expansion and hear public comments.

• Rezoning of four parcels in Oak Harbor from residential to commercial or highway service commercial (Ordinance C-58-22)
• Grant agreement with Whidbey Camano Land Trust for $650,000 to acquire Lagoon Point Community Forest (Contract No. 2022-LAGOON-0001)
• Grant agreement with WA State Military Department and US DHS for $100,000 for homeland security operations (Grant No. E23-060)
• Public hearing scheduled for October 18, 2022 on expanding W & B Waterworks 1 water system boundaries (Resolution C-57-22)
• Waiver of competitive solicitation for contract with Paul Schissler Associates

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $650,000 grant agreement with Whidbey Camano Land Trust for the Lagoon Point Community Forest Acquisition Project, supporting the fee simple acquisition of over 200 acres of undeveloped forestland. The agenda also included approval of pre-audited bills totaling $1,044,391.38, a waiver of competitive solicitation for a contract with Paul Schissler Associates, scheduling of a public hearing for a water system boundary expansion, a rezoning ordinance, and a $100,000 grant agreement with the WA State Military Department for Department of Homeland Security operations. No other substantive decisions were made; the Board held an executive session to review employee performance.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously, including $650,000 grant for Lagoon Point Community Forest acquisition
• Approved pre-audited bills totaling $1,044,391.38
• Approved waiver of competitive solicitation for contract with Paul Schissler Associates
• Scheduled public hearing for Resolution C-57-22 on water system boundary expansion for October 18, 2022
• Approved Ordinance C-58-22 rezoning four parcels in Oak Harbor
• Approved $100,000 grant agreement with WA State Military Department for DHS operations
• Added and held executive session to review employee performance under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review the proposed 2023 Work Plan and Docket items, and to gather input on the timeline for approval. Staff will also present on zoning code cleanup for ICC 16.06, focusing on lot combinations, boundary line corrections, and boundary line adjustments. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and input-gathering session.

• Review of proposed 2023 Work Plan and Docket items
• Discussion of 2023 Docket approval timeline
• Zoning code cleanup for ICC 16.06 (Lot Combinations, Boundary Line Corrections, Boundary Line Adjustments)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Island County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) meets to hear presentations from applicants for the 2023 Lodging Tax Facilities Program. The committee will review applications and disburse funds on September 28, then bring recommendations to a work session on October 12 and for formal approval on October 25. Written public comment is accepted until September 9.

• Presentations from 2023 Lodging Tax Facilities Program applicants (4 minutes each)
• Application review and fund disbursement scheduled for September 28
• LTAC recommendations to be presented at October 12 work session
• Formal approval of recommendations set for October 25 regular meeting

The Island County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee agreed to accept the Langley Main Street Association for consideration in the 2023 Lodging Tax Facilities Fund. The committee heard presentations from 14 applicants and set a timeline for scoring and recommendations, with formal approval scheduled for October 25, 2022.

• Accepted Langley Main Street Association for 2023 Lodging Tax Facilities Fund consideration
• Set September 28 for committee meeting to discuss fund disbursement
• Scheduled October 12 work session for LTAC recommendations
• Scheduled October 25 regular meeting for formal approval of recommendations

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners held a work session to review ongoing issues with various county departments. A primary item for discussion was a grant agreement for the Sheriff's Office to fund homeland security operations.

• Grant E23-060: $97,500 from the Washington State Military Department for Homeland Security Grant Stonegarden
• Grant funds intended for overtime, equipment, fuel, maintenance, travel, and M&A for Department of Homeland Security operations

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on September 7, 2022, where they discussed and agreed to move 12 items to the consent agenda for formal approval at a future meeting. Items included grant agreements, interagency contracts, a rezone of four parcels in Oak Harbor, and a conservation grant for the Lagoon Point Community Forest Acquisition Project. No final votes were taken during the work session.

• Moved Homeland Security Grant Stonegarden (E-223-060) to consent agenda
• Moved five Superior Court interagency agreements (Becca Program, Volunteer Guardian ad Litem, Uniformed Guardianship Act, Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Program, Skagit County Juvenile Detention Center) to consent agenda
• Moved committee appointment to Ferry Advisory Committee and reappointment to Law and Justice Council to consent agenda
• Moved water system service area consolidation (Cascadia Water, LLC) to consent agenda to schedule a public hearing
• Moved rezone of four parcels from Oak Harbor Residential to Oak Harbor Highway Service Commercial to consent agenda
• Moved 2023-2025 Multi-Year Consultant Services Agreements for Public Works to consent agenda
• Moved Conservation Futures Fund Grant Agreement for Lagoon Point Acquisition Project to consent agenda
• Moved Professional Services Agreement for Affordable Housing Planning Grant Program to consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 6, 2022, to consider a consent agenda with routine approvals and several notable items, including a real estate agreement for affordable housing development, a climate change resolution, and multiple contracts and amendments totaling over $1 million. The board will also schedule a public hearing on the county's six-year transportation improvement program. Public input is invited at the start of the meeting.

• Waiver of competitive solicitation and agreement with Coldwell Banker 360 Team for exclusive real estate representation of multiple parcels, including for affordable housing development
• Resolution C-55-22 on climate change and county resiliency
• Contract with WA Dept. of Veterans Affairs for a Veteran Services Officer: $110,000
• Contract amendments with North Sound Behavioral Health ASO: $528,855 (Recovery Navigator) and $335,938.50 (Co-Responder, Harps Housing)
• Contract amendment with WA Dept. of Commerce for eviction rental assistance: $538,054

The Board approved a climate resolution after rejecting a version that declared a climate emergency. A motion to adopt Resolution C-55-22 with a title declaring a climate emergency failed 1-2. A subsequent motion to adopt the resolution without the title change passed unanimously. The Board also approved a contract for a Veterans Services Officer and a transfer option agreement for affordable housing development.

• Approved Resolution C-55-22 as amended (excluding title change) unanimously
• Motion to adopt Resolution C-55-22 with 'declaring a climate emergency' title failed 1-2
• Approved $110,000 contract with WA Dept. of Veterans Affairs for a Veterans Services Officer (unanimous)
• Approved Transfer Option Agreement with Shelter Resources, Inc. for affordable housing at 820 N. Oak Harbor Street (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)

Community Health Advisory Board

This is the agenda for the Island County Community Health Advisory Board meeting on September 2, 2022. The provided text lists only meeting materials and links, with no specific agenda items described, so the body's decisions or discussions are not detailed here.

• Meeting materials include MP3 audio and PDF agenda
• Data training agenda sessions 1 and 2 listed
• Island County Data Ambassadors Training Program Part 1 referenced

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board (CHAB) approved several consent agenda items, including nominating Wendy Gilbert as Board Liaison and Rene Denman as Chair, both unanimously. The board also passed a bylaw update changing the unexcused absence policy to allow removal after three unexcused absences, and approved developing a policy and procedure handbook. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 11:30 am.

• Approved Wendy Gilbert as Board Liaison (unanimous)
• Approved Rene Denman as Chair (unanimous)
• Approved bylaw update: three unexcused absences may lead to removal (unanimous)
• Approved development of a policy and procedure handbook (unanimous)

Council of Governments

The Island County Council of Governments, comprising elected officials from Island County, Oak Harbor, Langley, Coupeville, and the Port Districts of Coupeville and South Whidbey, will meet to discuss and hear presentations on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding. State Department of Commerce officials will present on this topic. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 25, 2022 meeting and other items of mutual interest.

• Presentation on IIJA funding by Mark Barkley, Louis Harris, and Mark Vasconi from the Dept. of Commerce
• Approval of minutes from May 25, 2022
• Other items of mutual interest

The Island County Council of Governments met on August 24, 2022, and unanimously approved the minutes from the May 25, 2022 meeting. Members received an overview of IJA (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) funding from Washington State Department of Commerce staff. No other items of mutual interest were discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m.

• Approved the May 25, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously (motion by Port Commissioner Day, seconded by City Administrator Oborn)

Law and Justice Council

The Island County Law & Justice Council received updates on jail programs, including the RSAT treatment program set to begin in mid-October, the Recovery Navigator Program, and the Sheriff's Office's ongoing efforts to fill vacancies. The jail is also dealing with a new COVID quarantine and preparing to activate a body scanner on October 3rd. The meeting was primarily informational, with no formal decisions made.

• RSAT program to start mid-October with up to 10 inmates
• Recovery Navigator Program staffing and referral phone number discussed
• Jail has 5 positions to fill; COVID quarantine extended due to new positive case
• Body scanner to go online October 3rd; fentanyl contraband incident reported
• CaseMaker legal research software now online for inmates

The council received updates on several programs but took no formal votes or decisions. Kathryn Clancy reported that the RSAT program is set to begin in mid-October with a small group, and the Recovery Navigator Program staffing model was outlined. Sheriff's Office and jail updates noted ongoing vacancy filling and a new body scanner coming online October 3rd. The meeting was informational only, with no actions approved, denied, or tabled.

• Minutes from a prior meeting were accepted as written.
• No other decisions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items and consider several contracts and resolutions. Key actions include a federal-aid road improvement project on Camano Island, a Conservation Futures grant for a community forest, and interlocal agreements for behavioral health and jail services.

• Resolution C-51-22 initiating East Camano Drive and Cross Island Road Intersection Improvements, Camano Island, with $874,855 total (Local: $118,105; Federal: $756,750)
• Grant agreement with Whidbey Camano Land Trust for Lagoon Point Community Forest Acquisition, $650,000 from Conservation Futures Funds
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Oak Harbor for Law Enforcement Co-Responder Behavioral Health professional
• Resolution C-52-22 recording a lien against property at 2561 West Beach Road, Oak Harbor, for flood damage prevention ordinance violations
• Resolution C-53-22 recording a lien against property at 176 Lake Avenue, Freeland, for flood damage prevention ordinance violations

The Board approved a $650,000 Conservation Futures Fund award to the Whidbey Camano Land Trust for a conservation easement at Lagoon Point Community Forest (2-1, Johnson opposed). The Board also adopted two flood-damage-prevention liens against properties in Oak Harbor and Freeland, and approved an opioid distributor settlement allocation agreement. The consent agenda included road project funding, interlocal agreements for behavioral health co-response and jail death investigations, and several public hearing schedules.

• Approved $650,000 Conservation Futures award for Lagoon Point Community Forest conservation easement (2-1)
• Adopted flood-damage-prevention lien against Richard & Peggy Hart property, 2561 West Beach Road, Oak Harbor (unanimous)
• Adopted flood-damage-prevention lien against Rich & Lyn Gregerson property, 176 Lake Avenue, Freeland (2-1, Johnson opposed)
• Approved opioid distributor settlement allocation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,042,350.42 in pre-audited bills and multiple interlocal agreements (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for September 20, 2022 on five franchise applications (water/sewer lines)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Oak Harbor for behavioral health co-responder program
• Approved interlocal agreement with Kitsap County for jail death investigations

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission will hold a workshop where staff will present updates to the county code section governing design review and community design standards within the Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. These updates are part of the 2022 Work Plan approved by the Board of County Commissioners. The meeting is a workshop, so no final decisions are expected.

• Staff presentation on updates to ICC 17.04A (Ebey's Landing design standards)
• Review of draft code text and presentation slides
• Discussion of code updates as part of the 2022 Work Plan

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will review an inter-local agreement with Kitsap County. This agreement establishes a cooperative process for conducting investigations into unexpected deaths of individuals held in jail.

• Inter-Local Agreement with Kitsap County regarding unexpected fatality reviews (RCW 70.48.510)

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on August 17, 2022, moving several items to future consent or regular agendas. Key actions included advancing an interlocal agreement with Kitsap County for unexpected jail death reviews, approving a new Veterans Services Officer position, and supporting a grant application for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. No final votes were taken, as the session was preparatory.

• Moved interlocal agreement with Kitsap County for jail death review to consent agenda
• Approved Job Requisition 2022-00106 for Veterans Services Officer (unanimous)
• Supported applying for SS4A Grant Program for safe streets
• Moved property liens for two flood-zone properties to regular agenda
• Moved interagency agreement with City of Mukilteo for paint-striping to consent agenda
• Moved Transportation Improvement Plan and Clean Water Utility projects 2023-2028 to consent agenda
• Moved purchase and sale agreement with Shelter Resources for $100 to regular agenda
• Moved interlocal agreement with Oak Harbor for co-responder program to consent agenda

Board of Health

The Island County Board of Health unanimously approved several contracts, including a consolidated contract amendment with the WA State Dept. of Health for zoonotic disease, COVID-19 vaccination, and drinking water programs, an amendment to an HCA contract, and an interlocal agreement with Whatcom County for youth marijuana prevention education. The board also approved two nominees for the Community Health Advisory Board. Presentations were given on healthcare and social determinants, COVID-19, and monkeypox.

• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment No. 5 with WA State Dept. of Health (unanimous)
• Approved HCA Contract K2745-04-Island County Amendment No. 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal agreement with Whatcom County for Youth Marijuana Prevention Education Program (unanimous)
• Approved two CHAB nominees (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners holds a regular meeting on Aug. 16, 2022, with public input time and a consent agenda. The only listed action item is approval of pre-audited vouchers, warrants, electronic funds transfers, and payroll. No public hearings or major policy decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of pre-audited vouchers, warrants, electronic funds transfers, and payroll
• Public input or comments session (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Consent agenda with single motion approval
• Board of Health meeting scheduled for 1:00 p.m. same day

The Board of Island County Commissioners met in regular session on August 16, 2022, and approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. No regular agenda items or public hearings were scheduled. The meeting adjourned after commissioner comments with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including pre-audited bills $603,387.85, EFT vouchers $382,169.15, vouchers $588,575.46, electronic funds transfers $289,695.93, and payroll $864,022.11 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 9, 2022, to consider consent agenda items and a public hearing on awarding $650,000 from Conservation Futures Funding to Whidbey Camano Land Trust for the Lagoon Point Community Forest Acquisition. The consent agenda includes interlocal agreements, purchases, and road project agreements. The August 10 work session is canceled.

• Interlocal agreements with WA State Military Department and ICOM for SECO County Equipment, each $136,843
• Purchase order with Tek84 for jail intake body sensor, $192,984
• Conservation Futures funding: $100,000 for Island County Parks maintenance, $125,000 for Moore Road – English Boom Park expansion
• Road agreements for Goldie Street to Hoffman Road Trail Connector, $287,100 total
• Resolution amending Main Street & Harbor Avenue Roundabout project, with $75,000 federal agreement

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution C-50-22, amending the county road project name from 'Freeland Roundabout' to 'Main Street & Harbor Avenue Roundabout,' and approved the Local Agency Federal Aid Prospectus with WSDOT for the roundabout. The prospectus describes proposed work but does not approve construction. The board also approved the consent agenda, including funding for Conservation Futures projects and other routine items. A $650,000 award for the Lagoon Point Community Forest Acquisition was pulled from the agenda.

• Adopted Resolution C-50-22 renaming roundabout project to Main Street & Harbor Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Local Agency Federal Aid Prospectus with WSDOT for roundabout, $75,000 federal (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $100,000 Conservation Futures M&O funding for Island County Parks (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 Conservation Futures award for Moore Road - English Boom Park Expansion (consent agenda)
• Approved interlocal agreements for SECO County Equipment Contract totaling $273,686 (consent agenda)
• Approved $192,984 purchase order for Jail Intake Body Sensor (consent agenda)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Town of Coupeville for Ebey's Landing preservation (consent agenda)
• Pulled $650,000 Lagoon Point Community Forest Acquisition award from agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a second public hearing to discuss recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on rezoning four parcels on Ault Field Road. The agenda includes the final draft ordinance, proposed zoning changes, and supporting documents.

• Second public hearing on rezone of 4 parcels on Ault Field Road
• Recommendations to BOCC on PLG-006-22 ordinance
• Proposed IC zoning section 86 changes
• Ault Field ODNs and SEPA checklist included

Community Health Advisory Board

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board is meeting to review meeting materials, including a dementia presentation from the NW Regional Council and a timeline for the Community Health Assessment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Dementia presentation by NW Regional Council
• Community Health Assessment timeline review

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board met virtually on August 5, 2022, and took two actions: it voted to draft new bylaw language regarding unexcused absences, and it deferred the election of a chair and board liaison to the next meeting. The board also received updates on the Vision 2020 CHIP, the 2023 Community Health Assessment timeline, and the Dementia Support Program, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Voted to draft new bylaw language on unexcused absences (vote tally not recorded)
• Deferred election of Chair to next meeting
• Deferred selection of Board Liaison to next meeting
• Approved June 3, 2022 meeting minutes with edits

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is holding work sessions with various departments to review ongoing issues. Key items include a funding agreement for forest conservation and a request to create a new solid waste position.

• Proposed $650,000 Conservation Futures Funds grant to Whidbey Camano Land Trust for the Lagoon Point Community Forest Acquisition Project
• Request to approve a new full-time Solid Waste Technician 2 position at the Coupeville Transfer Station
• Discussion of Washington State Association of Counties- SWISS Outcomes
• Work session with Community Development and Long Range Planning

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on August 3, 2022, and approved a job requisition for a Solid Waste Technician 2 position. They also discussed a conservation funding agreement for the Lagoon Point Community Forest Acquisition Project and zoning code updates, with follow-up actions planned. The meeting included an executive session for employee performance review.

• Approved job requisition 2022-099 for Solid Waste Technician 2 (unanimous)
• Agreed to move Conservation Futures Funds grant agreement for Lagoon Point to regular agenda
• Discussed zoning code updates for Rural Service Zone; will return after commerce review

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 2, 2022, to consider consent agenda items including contracts, purchases, and a resolution. Key actions include approving a $2.16 million hot mix asphalt overlay contract for Whidbey Island roads, purchasing four police pursuit vehicles for $195,319.46, and a resolution regarding defense and indemnification of a sheriff employee. The meeting also includes public input and a COVID-19 update.

• Resolution C-49-22: Defense and Indemnification of Island County Sheriff Employee
• Purchase Order FAC-220605: Four 2022 Ford Police Interceptor AWD Pursuit Vehicles, $195,319.46
• Purchase Order FAC-220584: Two Ford Escapes AWD and two Ford Maverick Trucks (amount not listed)
• Construction Contract with Lakeside Industries for 2022 Whidbey Island HMA Overlays, $2,156,830
• Contract with Playcore dba Gametime for Freeland Park playground equipment, $226,040.80

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $2,156,830 construction contract with Lakeside Industries for 2022 Whidbey Island hot mix asphalt overlays, plus several vehicle purchases and a playground equipment contract. No public comments or regular agenda items were considered, and the meeting adjourned after about eight minutes.

• Approved $2,156,830 HMA overlay contract with Lakeside Industries (unanimous)
• Approved $195,319.46 purchase of four Ford Police Interceptors (unanimous)
• Approved $104,527.95 purchase of two Ford Escapes and two Maverick trucks (unanimous)
• Approved $226,040.80 playground equipment contract with Playcore dba Gametime (unanimous)
• Approved $320,600 federal agreement for horizontal curve evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)

Law and Justice Council

The Island County Law and Justice Council met on July 27, 2022, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. Members received updates on the Human Services/Jail RSAT program, the Recovery Navigator Program, Sheriff's Office staffing and derelict RV enforcement, jail staffing and security upgrades, and a presentation on preventing youth radicalization. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational.

• Approved minutes as written
• Heard update on Human Services/Jail RSAT program development
• Heard update on Recovery Navigator Program: charter ratified, 2 case managers and 1 peer counselor hired
• Heard Sheriff's Office update: 6 vacancies in Criminal Division, derelict RV enforcement discussed
• Heard jail update: 5 positions to fill, Tek-84 body scanner purchased, security electronics upgrade completed
• Heard presentation on preventing youth radicalization

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 26, 2022, with a public hearing on a resolution to re-establish fees for public records requests involving body-worn video redaction. The board will also consider routine consent agenda items, including contracts and appointments, and later hold a roundtable with elected officials and department heads.

• Public hearing on Resolution C-46-22 re-establishing fees for body-worn video redaction
• Contract with WA Initiative for Supported Employment, up to $28,000, for job development consulting (HS-07-22)
• Contract amendment with Howard Leibrand, MD, extending Health Officer services to June 30, 2023
• Resolution C-48-22 proclaiming Breastfeeding Awareness Week August 1-7, 2022
• Appointment to Island County Planning Commission, District No. 3, Position No. 2

The Board of Island County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included contracts and personnel actions, and adopted two resolutions: one proclaiming Breastfeeding Awareness Week and another re-establishing fees for public records, specifically addressing body-worn video redaction fees. No public comments were made during the public hearing on the fees. The meeting also included executive sessions on litigation and a roundtable with department heads.

• Approved agenda as amended with two executive sessions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,342,062.55 in vouchers and $668,281.16 in electronic funds transfers (unanimous)
• Approved contract with WA Initiative for Supported Employment up to $28,000 (unanimous)
• Approved extended leave for Kara Richmond (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Howard Leibrand, MD as Health Officer (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution C-48-22 proclaiming Breastfeeding Awareness Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution C-46-22 re-establishing public records fees for body-worn video redaction (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission is holding a workshop where staff will present updates to the Air Installations Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) and Accident Potential Zone (APZ) maps, replacing 2005 data with information from the 2021 AICUZ Study for Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The agenda includes supporting documents such as a SEPA checklist, compiled comprehensive plan and code revisions, and maps for Ault Field and OLF Coupeville. This is a discussion/workshop item, not a final decision.

• Update to AICUZ and APZ maps using 2021 AICUZ Study data
• Ault Field SEPA checklist included
• Compiled comprehensive plan and code revisions for AICUZ
• Maps for NASWI Ault Field and OLF Coupeville

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners is meeting in special session solely for an executive session to discuss litigation or potential litigation with legal counsel, as permitted by state law. No other business is on the agenda; the meeting is closed to the public.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss litigation or potential litigation with legal counsel

The Board met in special session solely for an executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss litigation with legal counsel. No substantive decisions were made; the session was extended and adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board held a work session discussing broadband grant opportunities, budget estimates for the Broadband Action Team, and selections for the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Plan and Clean Water Utility projects. No final decisions were made; several items were agreed to be moved to the consent agenda for future action, including the broadband budget estimates, a planning committee appointment, and the marijuana prevention interlocal agreement. The meeting was informational with follow-ups scheduled.

• Agreed to move Broadband Action Team budget estimates to consent agenda
• Agreed to move Island County Planning Committee appointment to consent agenda
• Agreed to move Marijuana Prevention Education Program interlocal agreement to consent agenda
• Agreed to move Consolidated Contract with WA State DOH Amendment No. 5 to consent agenda
• Discussed broadband grant opportunities; follow-up with map at future work session
• Discussed TIP and CWU project selections; further discussion scheduled
• Discussed election challenges; follow-up with Auditor, Sheriff, and Prosecutor
• Discussed draft climate resolution; continued editing and future discussion

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 19, 2022, to consider applications for Conservation Futures funding totaling $750,000 for two land acquisition projects. The board will also take up a resolution to initiate a public works project for a trail connector, and handle routine consent agenda items including vouchers, appointments, and reappointments. Public input is scheduled, and a public hearing on permit timeline updates is listed.

• Conservation Futures funding: $650,000 for Lagoon Point Community Forest Acquisition (Whidbey Camano Land Trust)
• Conservation Futures funding: $100,000 for English Boom County Park Addition (Island County Parks Department)
• Resolution C-47-22 (R-30-22) initiating public works project for Goldie St. to Hoffman Rd. Trail Connector (Project No. PWP 22-01)
• Reappointments to Veterans Advisory Board Positions No. 8 and No. 9
• Appointment to Ebey's National Historical Reserve Trust Board Position No. 7

The Board approved two Conservation Futures land acquisition projects totaling $750,000: the Lagoon Point Community Forest Acquisition ($650,000) and the English Boom County Park Addition ($125,000). The Lagoon Point project passed with Commissioner Johnson opposed; the English Boom project passed unanimously. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including a resolution initiating the Goldie St. to Hoffman Rd. Trail Connector project, and directed staff to bring a separate Maintenance and Operations contract for English Boom to a future meeting.

• Approved Lagoon Point Community Forest Acquisition for $650,000 (2-1, Johnson opposed)
• Approved English Boom County Park Addition acquisition for $125,000 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring English Boom M&O contract to a future meeting (not on agenda)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution C-47-22 for Goldie St. to Hoffman Rd. Trail Connector (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as published (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Island County Board of Health unanimously approved a one-year extension of Contract HD-01-2021 Amendment No. 3 with Dr. Howard Leibrand, extending his term from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The board also approved the agenda and the June 21, 2022 minutes as presented. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved one-year extension of Contract HD-01-2021 Amendment No. 3 with Dr. Howard Leibrand (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2022 Regular Session Minutes as presented (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The committee will conduct training and review the process for scoring standards and 2023 funding priorities. Members will also review a draft contract and the 2023 application process.

• Review of 2023 DRAFT contract
• Discussion of 2023 funding priorities
• Timeline for applicant presentations on September 14th
• Timeline for fund disbursement review on September 28th

The Island County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee approved a $50,000 cap for each capital improvement application for the 2023 funding cycle. The committee also approved the contract and application forms for 2023 without changes, and set the application timeline from August 1 to September 1, 2022.

• Approved $50,000 cap per capital improvement application (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 contract without edits
• Approved 2023 application without edits
• Set application period Aug 1 - Sep 1, 2022

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Island County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to review the process for allocating 2023 lodging tax funds, including scoring standards and funding priorities. They will also review the draft contract and application for 2023, and discuss the timeline for applicant presentations and fund disbursement. The meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on the upcoming funding cycle.

• Review of 2023 funding priorities and scoring standards
• Review of 2023 draft contract
• Discussion of 2023 application
• Timeline: applicant presentations on September 14, review and disbursement on September 28, recommendations to work session on October 12, formal approval on October 25

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for work sessions regarding facilities management and human services. Discussions include infrastructure repairs at the Jail and Annex, as well as a contract for developmental disability employment services.

• Jail generator replacement estimated at $322,590.00
• Replacement of jail transfer switches estimated between $9,500 and $20,000 per switch
• Camano Island Animal Shelter roof repair total cost of $38,650.00
• Jail intake body scanner project grant of $194,000.00
• Human Services contract with Washington Initiative for Supported Employment up to $28,000

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on July 13, 2022, discussing various projects and proposals. They agreed to allocate $450,000 plus $250,000 in one-time capital funding for the 2023 Local Tourism Advisory Board (LTAC) program. Several items were moved forward to the consent agenda, including a contract with Washington Initiative for Supported Employment, committee reappointments, and an interlocal agreement with the Town of Coupeville. No final votes were taken during the work session.

• Agreed to allocate $450,000 plus $250,000 one-time capital funding for 2023 LTAC program
• Moved HS-07-22 contract with Washington Initiative for Supported Employment (up to $28,000) to consent agenda
• Moved Veterans Advisory Board reappointments to consent agenda
• Moved Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve Trust Board appointment to consent agenda
• Moved interlocal agreement with Town of Coupeville on historic preservation to consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 12, 2022, with a consent agenda and several public hearings. Key items include a $1.5 million contract to purchase a property in Freeland for supportive and bridge housing, a public hearing on vacating a portion of Ships Haven Drive, and a hearing on opening an unopened right-of-way. The board will also consider several employment contracts and contract amendments.

• Contract with Low Income Housing Institute Harbor Inn, LLC for $1,500,000 to purchase property at 1606 S. Main Street, Freeland for supportive housing (Parcel R22911-034-0090)
• Public hearing on Resolution C-43-22 to vacate a portion of Ships Haven Drive, Whidbey Island
• Public hearing on petition to open an unopened county right-of-way on Ships Haven Drive for Ralph Palmer
• Contract Amendment C with WA State Dept. of Commerce for $100,000 for COVID homeless housing assistance
• Employment contracts for Human Resources Director and Budget Director; agreement with Tyler Technologies for jury management services ($32,040)

The Board approved a $1.5 million contract with Low Income Housing Institute Harbor Inn, LLC to provide matching funds for purchasing a property at 1606 S. Main Street, Freeland for supportive and bridge housing. The vote was 2-1, with Commissioner Johnson opposed. The Board also denied a petition to vacate a portion of Ships Haven Drive right-of-way and approved a separate petition to open an unopened right-of-way for the same road. The consent agenda, including various contracts and amendments, was approved unanimously.

• Approved $1.5M contract with Low Income Housing Institute for Freeland housing purchase (2-1)
• Denied Resolution C-43-22 to vacate portion of Ships Haven Drive (unanimous)
• Approved petition to open unopened County right-of-way for Ships Haven Drive (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $433,922.41 in bills and various contracts (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on rezoning 4 parcels on Ault Field Road. The commission will also workshop updates to the Island County Code regarding the Tyee Grocery RAID.

• Public hearing on rezone of 4 parcels on Ault Field Road
• Workshop on updates to Island County Code regarding Tyee Grocery RAID
• Review of findings of fact for Ault Field rezone
• Review of final draft ordinance PLG-006-22
• Review of proposed IC zoning section 86

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to review ongoing issues with various county departments. A primary item for discussion is the approval of a software-as-a-service contract for the Superior Court's jury management system.

• Contract for Jury Management Services with Tyler Technologies

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on July 6, 2022, approving three new positions (Outreach Worker, Juvenile Detention Transition Services Coordinator/Work Crew Supervisor, and Planning Summer Internship) unanimously. They also authorized the Treasurer to release $790,000 for the Lone Lake acquisition (2-1), and moved several items to the consent agenda, including a jury management contract with Tyler Technologies, a public records fee resolution, and an ABCD program amendment. Discussions on 2023 legislative priorities and solid waste containers resulted in follow-up actions but no final decisions.

• Approved job requisition 2022-087 for Outreach Worker (unanimous)
• Approved job requisition 2022-086 for Juvenile Detention Transition Services Coordinator and Work Crew Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved job requisition 2022-081 for Planning Department Summer Internship (unanimous)
• Authorized Treasurer to release $790,000 for Lone Lake acquisition (2-1, St. Clair opposed)
• Moved jury management contract with Tyler Technologies to consent agenda
• Moved MOU with Local 1845 to upgrade 3 positions to consent agenda
• Moved public records fees resolution to consent agenda for public hearing
• Moved ABCD program amendment to consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on July 5, 2022, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals and several contracts. The board will also hold a public hearing and consider appointing a Port of Mabana Commissioner. A separate work session with county departments is scheduled for July 6.

• Bid award to Lakeside Industries, Inc. for 2022 Whidbey Island Hot Mix Asphalt Overlays, $2,156,830
• Local Agency Agreement with Bridgeview Consulting, LLC for Emergency Management Planning Services, $250,000
• Contract Amendment No. 1 with Opportunity Council for homeless housing case management and rental assistance, $474,162
• Contract Amendment No. 1 with WA State Dept. of Ecology for toxics control funding, $16,562.50
• Appointment of Port of Mabana Commissioner

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $2,156,830 bid award to Lakeside Industries for 2022 Whidbey Island Hot Mix Asphalt Overlays, a $250,000 emergency management planning agreement with Bridgeview Consulting, and a $474,162 contract amendment with Opportunity Council for homeless housing services. The Board also unanimously appointed Kerri Jones as Port of Mabana Commissioner. The meeting included an executive session on litigation, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including $2,156,830 bid to Lakeside Industries for asphalt overlays (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 agreement with Bridgeview Consulting for emergency management planning (unanimous)
• Approved $474,162 contract amendment with Opportunity Council for homeless housing services (unanimous)
• Approved $16,562.50 contract amendment with WA Dept. of Ecology (unanimous)
• Appointed Kerri Jones as Port of Mabana Commissioner (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended to add executive session (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items on the consent agenda, including contracts and funding agreements. They will also hold a roundtable with elected officials and department heads. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Interlocal agreement with WA State Military Department for Enhanced 911 funds, $32,873
• Contract amendment with Housing Authority of Island County for Marjie's House shelter and Glenhaven Senior Condominiums repairs, $100,000
• Contract amendment with Community Resource Center of Stanwood Camano for rental assistance, $9,020
• Contract amendment with WA State Dept. of Health for COVID-19 programs, $392,173
• Reappointment to Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board

The Board of Island County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included pre-audited bills totaling $1,358,816.89, payroll of $64,113.74, and several contracts and amendments. These included interlocal agreements for Enhanced 911 funding, a contract amendment for homeless rental assistance, and a public health contract amendment. No action was taken on the Solid Waste Facility update, and no public hearings were held.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,358,816.89 in pre-audited bills (unanimous)
• Approved Enhanced 911 interlocal agreements with WA State Military Department and ICOM, each $32,873 (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Community Resource Center of Stanwood Camano for $9,020 homeless rental assistance (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Housing Authority of Island County for $100,000 for Marjie's House and Glenhaven Senior Condominiums repairs (unanimous)
• Approved public health contract amendment with WA State Dept. of Health for $392,173 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 27, 2022, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Topics on the agenda, including updates to the zoning code related to Tyee Grocery and AICUZ (Air Installation Compatible Use Zone) revisions, will be rescheduled for a future meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Zoning code updates for Tyee Grocery
• AICUZ compiled comprehensive plan and code revisions
• Ordinance No. C-53-19 highlighted
• 2022 AICUZ APZ memo

Board of Health

The Island County Board of Health unanimously approved Amendment No. 4 to Consolidated Contract CLH31012 with the WA State Dept. of Health, covering COVID-19 vaccination, maternal child health, immunization, and WIC programs. The board also heard updates on communicable diseases, COVID-19, and WhidbeyHealth. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Consolidated Contract CLH31012 Amendment No. 4 with WA State Dept. of Health (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 17, 2022 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the purchase of a property at 80 N. Main Street, Coupeville for $899,950, pending feasibility and inspections, and authorized the Chair to sign closing documents. Also approved were multiple contracts and amendments for human services, public works, and other items, along with resolutions for a road project and the 2022 public sale of tax and title properties. No regular agenda items or public hearings were held.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously, including property purchase at 80 N. Main Street, Coupeville for $899,950 (pending inspections)
• Authorized Chair to sign documents and Treasurer to wire earnest money ($8,000) for property purchase
• Approved interagency agreement with WA DES for Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program
• Approved contract amendments for homeless housing funds: CADA ($83,062), Ryan's House ($75,000), SPiN Café ($48,255), Whidbey Homeless Coalition ($245,270)
• Approved contract with Able Opportunities ($10,000) and Fox Associates ($10,000) for developmental disabilities consultation
• Approved Resolution C-44-22 initiating Penn Cove Road Realignment project (CRP 22-07)
• Approved Resolution C-45-22 authorizing 2022 public sale of tax and title properties
• Approved multiple HMA and tack coat oil supply contracts with Granite, Krieg, and Lakeside Industries

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will review several department work sessions. The Human Services division is presenting two contract proposals regarding consulting services for developmental disability employment success.

• Contract HS-01-22 with Able Opportunities for up to $10,000
• Contract HS-02-22 with Fox Associates Consultation, LLC for up to $10,000

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on June 15, 2022, discussing various items. They unanimously approved two new positions for the Recovery Navigator Program: an Outreach Case Manager and a Peer Outreach Navigator. Several other items were moved to the consent agenda for later approval, including contracts with Able Opportunities and Fox Associates for employment consulting, a budget amendment for the Marine Resources Committee, a tax title property sale, hot mix asphalt contracts, and a consultant agreement with Bridgeview Consulting. No final decisions were made on the Conservation Futures funding request or the speed evaluation update, which remain under discussion.

• Approved job requisitions 2022-078 and 2022-079 for Recovery Navigator positions (unanimous)
• Moved Contract HS-01-22 with Able Opportunities to consent agenda
• Moved Contract HS-02-22 with Fox Associates to consent agenda
• Moved MRC budget amendment to consent agenda
• Moved tax title property sale request to consent agenda
• Moved hot mix asphalt contracts with Lakeside Industries, Granite Construction, Kreig Construction to consent agenda
• Moved LAG with Bridgeview Consulting to consent agenda
• Moved Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board reappointments to consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on June 14, 2022, covering consent agenda items, public hearings, and department updates. Key actions include approving contracts for youth behavioral health support and scheduling public hearings on a road right-of-way petition.

• Contract with Pediatric Associates of Whidbey Island for $305,000 to hire two Community Support Workers for youth behavioral health (HS-04-22)
• Contract with Big Brother Big Sisters of Island County for $320,000 to hire a Community Support Worker and expand youth programs (HS-03-22)
• Contract with YMCA of Snohomish County for $50,000 for Camano Island youth scholarships and mental health support (HS-06-22)
• Schedule public hearing for July 12, 2022 on petition to vacate portion of Ships Haven Drive right-of-way (Resolution C-43-22)
• Schedule public hearing for July 12, 2022 on petition to open unopened county right-of-way for Ships Haven Drive

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included pre-audited bills totaling $1,258,542.03, vouchers of $424,917.90, and electronic funds transfers of $45,457.68. It also approved three contracts to expand youth behavioral health supports: $305,000 with Pediatric Associates of Whidbey Island, $320,000 with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County, and $50,000 with YMCA of Snohomish County. Additionally, the Board scheduled public hearings for July 12, 2022, on petitions to vacate and open portions of Ships Haven Drive. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,258,542.03 in pre-audited bills (unanimous)
• Approved $305,000 contract with Pediatric Associates of Whidbey Island for youth behavioral health (unanimous)
• Approved $320,000 contract with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County for youth behavioral health (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 contract with YMCA of Snohomish County for Camano Island youth programs (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 12, 2022 on petition to vacate portion of Ships Haven Drive (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 12, 2022 on petition to open unopened right-of-way for Ships Haven Drive (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review the Public Benefits Rating System (PBRS), including background and possible updates. Staff will present an overview and related materials, such as the Integrated Forest Management Plan and Stormwater Design Manual. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion item.

• Review of Public Benefits Rating System (PBRS) updates
• Discussion of Washington Integrated Forest Management Plan
• Review of Island County Stormwater Design Manual
• Draft update to Island County Code Chapter 3.40
• Presentation of PBRS application and statistics

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting informal workshops with various county departments to review ongoing projects and issues. These sessions serve as a preliminary review before items are scheduled for regular business meetings.

• Appointment request for Rose Olson to the Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District Board
• Public Works updates on the Barnum Point Parking Lot Expansion and Freeland Park emergency repairs
• Public Works status of the Main Street & Harbor Avenue Compact Roundabout
• IT network overhaul including fiber circuit proposals from Ziply Fiber
• IT infrastructure upgrades for the BOCC conference room and Superior Court rooms

The Board unanimously authorized the Chair to finalize the employment contract with Michael Jones as the new County Administrator. The item was moved to the consent agenda for the Sno-Isle Library District appointment, and a letter of support for pickleball courts was discussed. Most other items were work plan updates with no formal decisions.

• Authorized Chair to finalize County Administrator contract with Michael Jones (unanimous)
• Moved Sno-Isle Library District appointment to consent agenda
• Discussed letter of support for South Whidbey Parks and Recreation pickleball courts

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will consider purchasing a property at 80 N. Main Street, Coupeville for $825,000, and award multiple road construction contracts. The consent agenda includes routine approvals, contracts for hot mix asphalt, and a bid for Camano Island paving. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Purchase of Parcel R13233-134-3870 at 80 N. Main Street, Coupeville for $825,000
• Bid award to Lakeside Industries for 2022 Camano Island Hot Mix Asphalt, $1,537,235
• Three contracts for hot mix asphalt and tack coat oil, each $320,000, with Granite Construction, Krieg Construction, and Lakeside Industries
• Resolution C-42-22 initiating Scatchet Head Culvert Replacement drainage project
• Interlocal agreement amendment with DSHS extending Working Advance Long-Term Payable Agreement through June 30, 2023

The Board approved a $1,537,235 bid award to Lakeside Industries for 2022 Camano Island Hot Mix Asphalt. The consent agenda was approved as amended, including several contracts and agreements. Three asphalt supply contracts and a property purchase agreement were pulled from the agenda without action.

• Approved $1,537,235 bid award to Lakeside Industries for 2022 Camano Island Hot Mix Asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including pre-audited bills of $1,098,090.40 and vouchers of $1,226,919.15 (unanimous)
• Pulled from agenda: $825,000 purchase agreement for 80 N. Main Street, Coupeville
• Pulled from agenda: three $320,000 hot mix asphalt supply contracts with Granite Construction, Krieg Construction, and Lakeside Industries

Community Health Advisory Board

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board is meeting to review materials including a presentation on the Healthy Youth Survey and a timeline for the board appointment process. The agenda consists of informational items and procedural updates rather than formal decisions.

• Healthy Youth Survey presentation for June 2022
• CHAB appointment process timeline
• CHA 101 presentation

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board met on June 3, 2022, and reviewed a preview of the Healthy Youth Survey and the Community Health Assessment process. The board approved the May 6, 2022 meeting minutes with edits. No substantive decisions were made; the election of a chair and board liaison were deferred to the next meeting, and the July meeting date will be announced by staff.

• Approved May 6, 2022 meeting minutes with edits
• Deferred election of Chair to next meeting
• Deferred Board Liaison selection to next meeting

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is holding work sessions to discuss regional behavioral health services and public works infrastructure planning. The body is reviewing a three-year update for the North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization and addressing an unpaid paving invoice from the City of Langley.

• Discussion of North Sound BH-ASO 2022 adopted operating budget of $38,951,174
• Proposed reduction of $48,031.84 for a City of Langley paving invoice to resolve a balance of $9,410.45
• Discussion regarding a grant writing position for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
• Review of the draft 2023-2028 Island County Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan
• Appointment request from Vicky McFarlane for the Ferry Advisory Board

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on June 1, 2022, discussing multiple items. They approved a new Jail Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor position (Job Requisition No. 2022-059) unanimously. Several items were moved to the consent agenda, including a Ferry Advisory Board appointment, an interlocal agreement with the Town of Coupeville for historic preservation, and three behavioral health contracts. Other items were discussed with follow-up actions, such as the Langley paving invoice and the FEMA flood program status.

• Approved Job Requisition No. 2022-059 for Jail Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor (unanimous)
• Moved Ferry Advisory Board appointment to consent agenda
• Moved interlocal agreement with Town of Coupeville for historic preservation to consent agenda
• Moved Contract HS-04-22 with Pediatric Associates of Whidbey Island ($305,000) to consent agenda
• Moved Contract HS-03-22 with Big Brothers Big Sisters ($320,000) to consent agenda
• Moved Contract HS-06-22 with YMCA of Snohomish County ($50,000) to consent agenda
• Agreed to reduce overhead on Langley 2020 resurfacing invoice
• Agreed to extend interlocal agreement with City of Langley until December 2024

Council of Governments

The Island County Council of Governments, comprising elected officials from Island County, Oak Harbor, Langley, Coupeville, and the Port Districts of Coupeville and South Whidbey, will meet to discuss several items. These include a financial update from WhidbeyHealth CFO Jim Childers, a discussion on the RAIN proposal from the Economic Development Council, and a plan for future live vs. virtual meetings. The meeting also includes approval of the previous minutes and other items of mutual interest.

• WhidbeyHealth update from CFO Jim Childers
• Discussion on RAIN proposal from the Economic Development Council
• Live vs. Virtual Meetings discussion
• Approval of minutes for April 27, 2022

The Island County Council of Governments met and approved the April 27, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. The council discussed funding options for RAIN, received a status update on WhidbeyHealth, and discussed future meeting formats (live vs. virtual). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions regarding drainage, road improvements, and zoning amendments. The agenda also includes a contract amendment for rapid rehousing and an award letter for affordable housing development.

• Resolution C-38-22: Site specific zoning amendment for a rural and commercial agriculture parcel
• Agreement with Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Foundation for $5,000 Hoypus Point Shoreline Restoration Project
• Resolution C-39-22: Penn Cove Rd. culvert replacement near Riepma Ave.
• Resolution C-40-22: Freeland Business District intersection improvement at Main Street & Harbor Avenue
• Resolution C-41-22: 2022 Whidbey Island Hot Mix Asphalt overlays in Coupeville

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions supporting a regional partnership, adopting a data governance policy, a zoning amendment, and initiating road and drainage projects. They also approved signing an award letter to Shelter Resources for mixed-income affordable housing development. Additionally, the Board directed the Human Resources Director to negotiate a contract to hire a County Administrator.

• Approved consent agenda including resolutions C-36-22 through C-41-22 (unanimous)
• Approved signing award letter to Shelter Resources, Inc. for mixed-income affordable housing (unanimous)
• Directed HR Director to negotiate contract for County Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with three executive sessions added (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on May 18, 2022, and agreed to move several items to the consent or regular agenda, including petitions for vacation and opening of Ships Haven Drive right-of-way, a Navy right-of-entry agreement for Keystone Hill Road, a data governance policy, a consolidated health contract amendment, a lead entity budget amendment, a letter of support for Skagit County CDBG homeownership assistance, an award letter to Shelter Resources, a contract with Low Income Housing Institute, and a resolution supporting a SWISS-WSAC partnership. No final votes were taken; all actions were agenda-forwarding decisions. Discussions were held on solid waste containers, tax title property sale, treasurer's report, septic systems, childhood vaccines, and an economic development presentation.

• Moved Ships Haven Drive right-of-way vacation petition to consent agenda
• Moved Ships Haven Drive right-of-way opening application to consent agenda
• Moved Navy right-of-entry and construction agreement for Keystone Hill Road to consent agenda
• Moved data governance policy to consent agenda with amendment to committee membership language
• Moved consolidated contract with WA State Dept. of Health Amendment No. 4 to consent agenda
• Moved lead entity budget amendment to consent agenda
• Moved letter of support for Skagit County CDBG homeownership assistance to consent agenda
• Moved award letter to Shelter Resources and contract HS-05-2022 with Low Income Housing Institute to regular agenda

Board of Health

The Island County Board of Health unanimously approved the appointment of six nominees to the Community Health Advisory Board (CHAB) as recommended by staff. The board also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and received informational presentations on Foundational Public Health Services, proposed code amendments related to E2SHB 1152, and a COVID-19 update. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved six CHAB nominees unanimously
• Approved agenda as presented unanimously
• Approved March 15, 2022 Regular Session Minutes unanimously
• Approved April 26, 2022 Special Session Minutes unanimously

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 17, 2022, with a consent agenda and public comment period. The board is set to approve routine financial items and adopt resolutions proclaiming May 2022 as Older Americans Month and Mental Health Month. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution C-34-22 proclaiming May 2022 as Older Americans Month
• Resolution C-35-22 proclaiming May 2022 as Mental Health Month
• Approval of pre-audited vouchers, warrants, electronic funds transfers, and payroll
• Public Works Department purchases and contracts authority schedule

The Board of Island County Commissioners met in regular session and approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. They also adopted Resolution C-35-22 proclaiming May 2022 as Mental Health Month in Island County. No public comments or public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including pre-audited bills of $359,943.70, EFT vouchers of $324,005.35, vouchers of $449,326.18, and electronic funds transfers of $321,992.64 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution C-35-22 proclaiming May 2022 as Mental Health Month (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a 2022 legislative session report from Gordon Thomas Honeywell. The report details state funding secured for county projects and broader legislative impacts on local governments.

• $3.52 million for the Clinton to Ken’s Corner Trail
• $200,000 for an intake body scanner for the Island County Jail
• Full state funding for ferry capital and operating costs
• Review of 2022 supplemental operating, capital, and transportation budgets
• Discussion of priorities for the 2023 legislative session

The Board held a work session with no final votes. They heard a 2022 legislative session report from Gordon Thomas Honeywell, discussed a draft interagency agreement with DES for an Energy Savings Performance Contracting program, and agreed to move that agreement and a corrections MOU to a future consent agenda. Two draft purchase and sale agreements were listed but not discussed. Financial and ARPA updates were informational only.

• Moved ESPC interagency agreement with DES to consent agenda
• Moved corrections MOU fixing CBA error to consent agenda
• No action on 2021 financial results or Q1 2022 results
• No action on ARPA update; discussed affordable housing and possible grant reopening

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners holds its regular meeting on May 10, 2022, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals and contracts. Items include a six-year transportation improvement plan, a liquid asphalt supply contract, traffic paint purchase, and a substance abuse treatment agreement. The board also takes public comments and may add items at the chair's discretion.

• Resolution C-32-22 amending the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2022-2027
• Contract with McAsphalt Industries Ltd. for liquid asphalt materials, term 5/1/2022-5/1/2023
• Purchase order with Alpine Products Inc. for traffic marking paint, $209,519.25
• Contract with WA State Health Care Authority for Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT), $92,500
• Resolution C-33-22 proclaiming May 2022 Drug Court Month

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included payments, reappointments, and contracts for road materials and substance abuse treatment. It also adopted a proclamation declaring May 2022 as Drug Court Month. No public hearings were held, and the board entered executive session to discuss litigation.

• Approved consent agenda including $941,942.27 in pre-audited bills (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments to Conservation Futures Program and Board of Equalization (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution C-31-22 certifying 2021 personal property inventory (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution C-32-22 amending Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved contract with McAsphalt Industries for liquid asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order with Alpine Products for traffic marking paint, $209,519.25 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with WA State Health Care Authority for substance abuse treatment, $92,500 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution C-33-22 proclaiming May 2022 Drug Court Month (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss necessary updates to county code sections on communication towers and mobile homes. A subcommittee will also present a report on proposed updates to the Planning Commission's rules and procedures, which were last adopted in 2018.

• Discussion of updates to Island County Code 17.03.180.L.8 (Communication Towers)
• Discussion of updates to Island County Code 17.03.180.N (Mobile Homes)
• Subcommittee report on updates to Planning Commission Rules and Procedures (last adopted 2018)

Community Health Advisory Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding meeting materials. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings documented in this text.

The board approved a contract to begin work with the Equity Committee and introduced Kenesha Lewin as technical advisor. Committee members and staff were appointed to the Equity Committee. The April 1, 2022 meeting minutes were approved with edits. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved contract to begin work with Equity Committee
• Introduced Kenesha Lewin as technical advisor to Equity Committee
• Appointed committee members and staff to Equity Committee
• Approved April 1, 2022 meeting minutes with edits

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a proposal to increase signature authority for Public Works managerial positions. The board is also discussing three Conservation Futures Fund applications for land acquisition and park maintenance.

• Proposed signature authority increases for Public Works managers, ranging from $3,000 to $50,000
• Request for $650,000 for the Lagoon Point Community Forest acquisition
• Request for $125,000 to expand English Boom Park on Moore Road
• Request for $100,000 for Island County Parks maintenance and operations
• Discussion of 2022 Conservation Futures Fund revenue totaling $772,500

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on May 4, 2022, discussing several items. They unanimously passed a motion to direct staff to negotiate the purchase of the Eisenberg Airport within discussed parameters. Other items were moved to the consent agenda, including Public Works signature authority and committee reappointments, while several other topics were discussed with follow-up actions.

• Directed staff to negotiate purchase of Eisenberg Airport (unanimous)
• Moved Public Works signature authority schedule to consent agenda
• Moved Conservation Futures Citizens Advisory Board reappointment to consent agenda
• Moved Board of Equalization reappointment to consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine approvals and a continued public hearing on proposed code amendments for accessory dwelling units. The board will also consider several agreements and purchases, including a technology upgrade and grant agreements.

• Continued public hearing on Ordinance C-18-22 amending ADU standards in Island County Code chapters 17.03, 17.04A, and 17.06
• Purchase Order No. 299 with Dimensional Communications, Inc. for $40,204.87 for audio/video upgrade at Camano Campus
• Grant agreement with WA State Military Department for $15,881 federal EMPG funds
• Resolution C-30-22 authorizing grant applications for Lagoon Point Community Forest Project
• Agreement with WSDOT on right-of-way procedures for real property acquisition

The Board of Island County Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance C-18-22, amending county code chapters 17.03, 17.04A, and 17.06 to address standards for accessory dwelling units, with changes proposed at the April 19, 2022 public hearing. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a $40,204.87 purchase order for technology upgrades and a $15,881 grant agreement for emergency management. No action was taken on the Transfer Station update, which was informational only.

• Adopted Ordinance C-18-22 amending ADU standards (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1.7M in vouchers and EFTs (unanimous)
• Approved $40,204.87 purchase order for Camano Campus technology upgrade
• Approved grant agreement with WA State Military Dept for $15,881
• Authorized grant applications for Lagoon Point Community Forest Project

Law and Justice Council

The Island County Law & Justice Council met on April 27, 2022, and approved the previous meeting's minutes as written. Members received informational updates on the Stepping Up Initiative, a new digital law library for inmates, jail kiosk services, the purchase of a Tek-84 body scanner, and the Recovery Navigator Program. No formal votes or decisions were taken on these items; they were presented for discussion only.

• Approved meeting minutes as written
• Heard update on Stepping Up Initiative (informational)
• Discussed digital law library for inmates using CaseMaker at $500/year (informational)
• Discussed jail kiosks for video visits, digital commissary, and rule book (informational)
• Discussed Tek-84 Body Scanner purchase funded by Capital Projects Budget (informational)
• Heard presentation on Recovery Navigator Program per Senate Bill 5476 (informational)

Council of Governments

The Island County Council of Governments, comprising elected officials from Island County, Oak Harbor, Langley, Coupeville, and the Port Districts of Coupeville and South Whidbey, will meet to discuss building an environment that supports and recruits entrepreneurs. The agenda includes a presentation by Sharon Sappington and Caroline Cummings, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and other items of mutual interest.

• Discussion on supporting and recruiting entrepreneurs
• Presentation by EDC Executive Director Sharon Sappington and RAIN's Caroline Cummings
• Approval of minutes from March 23, 2022

The Island County Council of Governments met and unanimously approved the March 23, 2022 meeting minutes. Members heard a presentation on building an environment to support and recruit entrepreneurs in Island County. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved March 23, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Island County Board of Health met in special session and unanimously approved two amendments to a consolidated contract with the Washington State Department of Health. The amendments cover beach program, COVID-19 response, National Estuary Program, emergency preparedness, and COVID-19 mass vaccination-FEMA work.

• Approved Consolidated Contract CLH31012 Amendment No. 2 with WA State Dept. of Health (unanimous)
• Approved Consolidated Contract CLH31012 Amendment No. 3 with WA State Dept. of Health (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting and special session, including a public hearing on a resolution to amend the 2021 budget to cover unforeseen COVID-19 pandemic expenses and other unanticipated events. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as grant agreement amendments, contracts, and bid awards for road materials.

• Public hearing on Resolution C-23-22 amending the 2021 budget for COVID-19 and unanticipated events
• Bid award to McAsphalt Industries Ltd. for liquid asphalt materials (term 5/1/2022-5/1/2023)
• Bid award to Granite Construction, Krieg Construction, Lakeside Industries for hot mix asphalt supplies
• Contract with Arc of WA State for Parent to Parent services: $12,500 (4/1/22-6/30/23)
• Consolidated Contract Amendment No. 2 with WA State Dept. of Health: $1,821,397

The Board approved a consent agenda including multiple grant amendments, contracts, and road-related bid awards, and adopted Resolution C-23-22 amending the 2021 budget to fund unforeseen COVID-19 expenditures and recognize unanticipated revenue. The budget resolution passed 2-1, with Commissioner Johnson opposed. No regular agenda items were considered.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously, including grant amendments, contracts, and bid awards
• Adopted Resolution C-23-22 amending 2021 budget for COVID-19 costs (2-1, Johnson opposed)
• Approved Resolution C-28-22 for 2022 Camano Island HMA Overlays plans and call for bids
• Awarded liquid asphalt supply bid to McAsphalt Industries Ltd. for 2022-2023
• Awarded hot mix asphalt supply bids to Granite Construction, Krieg Construction, and Lakeside Industries for 2022-2023
• Approved Resolution C-29-22 designating financial institutions as public depositories

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss potential zoning changes for the Clinton Gateway area. Staff will present a detailed comparison of two zoning approaches: RAID and NMUGA, clarifying the differences between them.

• Workshop on Clinton Gateway zoning changes
• Presentation comparing RAID and NMUGA zoning options

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners held a work session to review departmental updates. A primary focus was the update of Right-of-Way Procedures for Island County Real Property Acquisition to comply with WSDOT and federal guidelines.

• Updated Right-of-Way Procedures for Island County Real Property Acquisition
• Island Senior Resources update
• Review of Administrative Settlement Policy and Administrative Offer Summary (AOS) for properties valued up to $25,000

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contracts and resolutions, including a public hearing regarding amendments to the Island County Code for accessory dwelling units. The agenda also includes items related to behavioral health services and road maintenance contracts.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance C-18-22 to amend standards for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Contract with North Sound Behavioral Health ASO for Recovery Navigator Program: $528,855
• Contract with Granit Construction Company for Multi-Year Traffic Control Sign Contract: $183,988.65
• Resolution C-26-22 proclaiming April 22, 2022 as Deception Pass State Park Manager Day
• Resolution C-27-22 proclaiming April 22, 2022 as Earth Day in Island County

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider routine consent items and several notable actions, including labor agreements with Teamsters Local 231 and the Deputy Sheriffs Guild, a budget amendment for COVID-19 costs, and purchases of equipment and software. A public hearing is scheduled for a golf course's application to classify land under the Public Benefit Rating System.

• Labor agreement with Teamsters Local 231 for 2022-2024
• Labor agreement with Island County Deputy Sheriffs Guild covering corrections deputies 2017-2022
• Resolution C-23-22 to amend 2021 budget for COVID-19 expenses (public hearing April 26)
• Purchase of 2012 Elgin Crosswind Sweeper for $123,648 from Owen Equipment
• Service agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for budget software, $49,500

The Board approved a labor agreement with the Deputy Sheriffs Guild, a budget software contract with ClearGov (2-1), and a Public Benefit Rating System application from Whidbey Golf Club. The consent agenda, including a $123,648 sweeper purchase, was also approved unanimously. No public comments were made.

• Approved labor agreement with Island County Deputy Sheriffs Guild (unanimous)
• Approved ClearGov budget software contract, $49,500 (2-1, Johnson opposed)
• Approved PBRS application 456/21 for Whidbey Golf Club, 140 of 147.41 acres (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $123,648 Elgin Crosswind Sweeper purchase (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution C-25-22 proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on Resolution C-23-22 (2021 budget amendment) for April 26, 2022

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners held a work session to review departmental updates. The Sheriff's Office presented a $92,500 grant from the Health Care Authority to fund one full-time position for inmate counseling.

• RSAT Grant for Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program: $92,500.00

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on April 6, 2022, discussing various items and agreeing to move several to the consent or regular agenda for future action. The only formal decision was a unanimous motion to authorize the Chair to sign a letter supporting electrification of Washington State Ferries. No final approvals or denials were made during this work session.

• Moved RSAT Grant funding item to consent agenda
• Moved Diking District No. 4 data sharing agreement to consent agenda
• Moved Whidbey Golf and Country Club drainage agreement to consent agenda
• Moved Lagoon Point Community Forest grant request to consent agenda
• Moved Teamsters CBA to consent agenda
• Moved Corrections CBA to regular agenda
• Moved SRTCC appointment to consent agenda
• Authorized Chair to sign letter supporting electric ferries (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will consider routine consent items including contracts, property surpluses, and a public hearing on vacating Miller Road. A notable contract for Microsoft Dynamics 365 case management discovery and implementation is up for approval. The board will also schedule a public hearing on accessory dwelling unit standards.

• Contract with HSO Enterprise Solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Case Management, $292,940
• Purchase orders for audio/video upgrades: Superior Court ($47,718.22) and BOCC Hearing Room ($33,070.89)
• Public hearing scheduled for April 19 on ADU standards (Ordinance C-18-22)
• Resolution to vacate and dedicate portion of Miller Road, Whidbey Island
• Interagency agreement with City of Oak Harbor for pavement preservation, up to $221,000

Community Health Advisory Board

The agenda contains only meeting materials and a presentation on community family health. No specific decisions or actions are listed in the provided text.

• Community Family Health presentation

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board approved the March 4, 2022 meeting minutes with edits. A motion to add a future agenda item about recording and posting agendas on the public CHAB website was not approved by a 6-2 vote. Other agenda items were informational or postponed, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved March 4, 2022 meeting minutes with edits
• Motion to add agenda item on recording/posting of agendas denied (6-2)

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss a work plan item regarding potential rezones of the Clinton Gateway area. The discussion will include review of a rezone map and definitions of rural residential and rural service zones.

• Discussion of potential rezones in Clinton Gateway
• Review of Clinton Gateway rezone map
• Review of rural residential and rural service zone definitions

Council of Governments

The Island County Council of Governments, comprising elected officials from Island County, Oak Harbor, Langley, Coupeville, and the Port Districts of Coupeville and South Whidbey, will meet to discuss regional issues. The agenda includes a cybersecurity presentation, an appointment to the Salmon Recovery Technical & Citizen Committee, and a draft letter responding to the ongoing ferry situation. The meeting is largely procedural, with these items for discussion and action.

• Cyber Security/Phishing Presentation
• Appointment to the Salmon Recovery Technical & Citizen Committee
• COG Response to Ongoing Ferry Situation – Draft Letter Discussion
• Approval of Minutes for February 23, 2022

The Island County Council of Governments met remotely and approved the February 23, 2022 minutes with a correction. Members unanimously approved sending a letter to state and federal legislators about the ongoing ferry situation, and Mayor Scott Chaplin volunteered to serve on the Salmon Recovery Technical & Citizen Committee. The council also heard a cyber security presentation and an update on WhidbeyHealth hospital.

• Approved Feb. 23, 2022 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved sending ferry letter to state and federal legislators (unanimous)
• Mayor Chaplin volunteered for SRTCC position 14 representing COG

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent items and continue a public hearing on a proposed 0.1% sales tax for affordable housing. They will also schedule a public hearing on an ordinance amending accessory dwelling unit standards. The meeting includes public comment and a roundtable with officials.

• Continued public hearing on Resolution C-90-21: 0.1% sales tax for housing and related services
• Schedule public hearing for Ordinance C-18-22 amending ADU standards (April 19, 2022)
• Certification of 2021 Road Levy and estimated revenue for CRAB
• Approve vouchers, warrants, EFTs, and payroll
• Approve minutes from previous meetings

The Board unanimously adopted Ordinance C-90-21, adding Chapter 3.02E to the Island County Code to impose an additional sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent for affordable housing and related services, as authorized by RCW 82.14.530. The agenda was approved as amended, with an item on accessory dwelling unit standards pulled. The consent agenda was approved, including certification of the 2021 road levy. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was procedural or an executive session.

• Adopted Ordinance C-90-21 imposing 0.1% sales tax for housing (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended, adding executive session and pulling ADU hearing item (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 2021 road levy certification (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to review proposed amendments to the 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Plan and Clean Water Utility Plan. The session includes discussions on road safety projects, park expansions, and infrastructure repairs.

• Proposed $1.54 million for Woodland Beach Road Drainage Repair
• Proposed $2 million for Scatchet Head Deep Culvert Replacements
• Request for $225,000 in REET funds for Freeland Park dock repair
• Request for $30,000 in REET funds for Freeland Park erosion repair assessments
• Discussion on acquiring the Brock Property to expand English Boom Park

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session and agreed to move several items to the consent or regular agenda for formal approval, including amendments to the Transportation Improvement Plan and Clean Water Utility Plan, a used vacuum sweeper purchase, REET fund requests for Freeland Park repairs, and contract extensions for the Oak Harbor Marina and Port of Coupeville Pier projects. No final votes were taken during the work session; all actions were procedural to advance items.

• Moved TIP and CWU Plan amendments to consent agenda
• Moved DHS EMPG ARPA E22-242 revised grant to consent agenda
• Moved purchase of used vacuum sweeper from Owens Equipment to consent agenda
• Moved $30,000 REET request for Freeland Park erosion repair to regular agenda
• Moved $225,000 REET request for Freeland Park dock repair to regular agenda
• Moved Woodland Beach Road Drainage Repair Project to consent agenda
• Moved RCEDF amendment for Oak Harbor Marina (extend to Dec 31, 2023) to consent agenda
• Moved RCEDF amendment for Port of Coupeville Pier (extend to Dec 31, 2023) to consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on opening an unopened county road right-of-way for Eagle Development Group and on a new community septic system franchise for Maple Grove Septic Operations. The consent agenda includes contracts for software, homeless grant funding, and road work, among other items.

• Public hearing: Petition to open unopened county road right-of-way for Eagle Development Group (Remora Road, Chestnut Street, Willow Lane, Whispering Firs)
• Public hearing: Franchise No. 449 for Maple Grove Septic Operations, new community septic system on Camano Island
• Contract with Data Driven Safety, LLC for Envision Software driver monitoring, $14,100 (2/1/2022-12/31/2025)
• Contract amendment with WA State Dept. of Commerce for Consolidated Homeless Grant, $77,382 (3/1/22-6/30/23)
• Interagency agreement with Town of Coupeville for 2022 Pavement Preservation, $220,619.02

The Board of Island County Commissioners approved a petition to open an unopened county road right-of-way for Eagle Development Group, and approved Franchise No. 449 for Maple Grove Septic Operations. Both decisions were unanimous. The board also approved the consent agenda, including contracts and appointments, and held executive sessions for litigation and employee performance review.

• Approved petition to open unopened road right-of-way for Eagle Development Group (unanimous)
• Approved Franchise No. 449 for Maple Grove Septic Operations community septic system (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $429,072.60 in pre-audited bills and various contracts (unanimous)
• Appointed Alan Hancock, Georgia Gardner, Steve Schwalbe to Board of Equalization (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with added executive sessions (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Island County Board of Health will hold a regular session to receive a COVID-19 update, including the lifting of the indoor mask mandate on March 12, and to discuss House Bill 1590, which addresses school enrollment stabilization funding. The board will also consider CHAB nominations and discuss updating county health codes.

• COVID-19 update: lifting indoor mask mandate on March 12
• Discussion of House Bill 1590 on enrollment stabilization funding
• Action item: CHAB nominations
• Discussion of draft timeline for updating ICC 8.01 and 8.13
• Whidbey Health update

The Island County Board of Health met on March 15, 2022, and took no substantive action. The only action item, CHAB nominations, was deferred to the April 19 meeting. The board approved the agenda and previous minutes unanimously, and received updates on legislation, Whidbey Health, and COVID-19.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2022 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Deferred CHAB nominations to April 19, 2022 meeting (no action taken)

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss Phase II and/or III code updates for the Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve. The agenda includes a presentation and code revision comparisons, indicating this is a discussion item rather than a final decision.

• Discussion of Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve Phase II and/or III code updates
• Presentation on Ebey's Landing
• Review of code revision comparisons

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of Commissioners will review several departmental updates including facilities, human resources, and information technology. A primary focus is the discussion of draft code changes regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as part of housing element implementation.

• Discussion of draft code changes to Island County Code Chapters 17.03, 17.04A, and 17.06 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Review of Law Library move
• Discussion of Sustainability Manager position
• Update on Mask Mandates for Employers
• Cyber Security - Multi-Factor Authentication discussion

The Board held a work session with staff, discussing several items but making no final decisions. They agreed to move two items to the consent agenda: a technology purchase for audio-visual room updates and proposed code changes for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Other items, including the law library move, sustainability manager position, mask mandates, and cybersecurity, were discussed with follow-up actions assigned.

• Moved audio-visual technology purchase to consent agenda
• Moved ADU code changes (Chapters 17.03, 17.04A, 17.06) to consent agenda for public hearing

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners holds its regular meeting on March 8, 2022, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals and several public works contracts. The board will also schedule a public hearing on a property tax reduction application from Whidbey Golf Club and adopt the 2022 docket for comprehensive plan amendments. Public input is taken at the start of the meeting.

• Bid award to Granite Construction for multi-year traffic control sign contract, $183,988.65
• Purchase of 2023 TS-AL500 truck mounted striping machine from Vogel Traffic Services, $635,213.76
• Public hearing scheduled for April 12, 2022 on Whidbey Golf Club PBRS application to classify 140 of 147.41 acres
• Resolution C-13-22 establishing 2022 annual review docket for comprehensive plan amendments
• Agreement amendment with Tyler Technologies for jury management services at $1.81 per summons

The Board of Island County Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda as published. The consent agenda included a $183,988.65 bid award to Granite Construction for a multi-year traffic control sign contract, a $635,213.76 purchase order for a truck-mounted striping machine, and several resolutions authorizing calls for bids for asphalt materials. No regular agenda items or public hearings were held.

• Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved $183,988.65 bid award to Granite Construction for traffic control sign contract
• Approved $635,213.76 purchase order for 2023 TS-AL500 striping machine from Vogel Traffic Services
• Approved Resolution C-14-22 authorizing call for bids for liquid asphalt materials
• Approved Resolution C-15-22 authorizing call for bids for hot mix asphalt materials
• Approved agreement amendment with Tyler Technologies for jury management services

Community Health Advisory Board

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a health equity framework, approve new board nominations, and review meeting minutes. The board will also hear a presentation from Human Services staff and receive updates on public health and human services. The meeting follows a timeline for implementing state law 1152, which sets new requirements for health boards and advisory groups.

• Discussion of Health Equity Framework led by Leah Wainman
• Approval of CHAB nominations from a list of nominees
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 7, 2021 and February 4, 2022
• Human Services presentation for discussion
• Public Health Updates by Jamie Hamilton and Human Services Updates by Kathryn Clancy

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of Commissioners will meet for work sessions to review departmental issues. Discussions include a presentation on ClearGov budget software and the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

• Human Services: Request for increase in credit card limit for Diversion card
• Budget Office: Presentation on ClearGov Budget software
• Budget Office: Discussion on ARPA funds for Affordable Housing
• Budget Office: Discussion on use of ARPA funds not related to Affordable Housing

The Board unanimously approved increasing the Diversion credit card limit to $10,000 to cover rising hotel stay payments. They also discussed using ARPA funds for affordable housing and other projects, with follow-up planned for the March 16 work session. Several items were moved to future agendas, including committee appointments, a jury management contract, and the 2022 pavement program.

• Approved increase of Diversion credit card limit to $10,000 (unanimous)
• Moved Board of Equalization appointment to regular agenda
• Moved IRTPO TAC reappointment to consent agenda
• Moved Historic Preservation Committee appointment to consent agenda
• Moved Tyler Technologies jury management contract to consent agenda
• Moved 2022 Pavement Preservation Program to consent agenda
• Moved CRAB annual certification/reports to consent agenda
• Moved PBRS Application 456/21 to consent agenda for public hearing on 4/12/2022

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 1, 2022, with a public hearing on a proposal to reclassify 30.86 acres across three parcels out of the Farm and Agricultural Exemption Programs under the Public Benefit Rating System. The board will also consider consent agenda items including contract amendments for housing assistance and a playground equipment bid award.

• Public hearing on PBRS Application 086/21 to reclassify 30.86 acres across three parcels (R22927-137-1270, R22927-098-1340, R22927-115-2080) from Farm and Agricultural Exemption Programs
• Contract Amendment No. A with WA State Dept of Commerce for hotel leasing and rapid re-housing funds, $567,720
• Contract Amendment No. 1 with Arc of Whatcom County for consultant services, $8,125
• Bid award to Playcore dba Gametime for Freeland Park Playground Equipment, $226,040.80
• Resolution C-12-22 to surplus county property: Seeker Assembly NTSC 200 Ft Push Cable ST920 Camera

The Board unanimously approved the reclassification of 30.86 acres across three parcels from the Farm and Agricultural Exemption Programs in the Public Benefit Rating System. The consent agenda, including a bid award for Freeland Park playground equipment and contract amendments, was also approved unanimously. No regular agenda items were discussed.

• Approved PBRS Application 086/21 reclassification of 30.86 acres (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $226,040.80 bid award to Playcore dba Gametime for Freeland Park playground equipment (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with WA State Dept of Commerce for $567,720 (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Arc of Whatcom County for $8,125 (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of county property: Seeker Assembly NTSC 200 Ft Push Cable ST920 Camera (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the Island County Code and the scope of the work plan item for the Ault Field Rezone. The discussion will include the Oak Harbor use table and urban growth areas. No formal action is scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Ault Field Road rezone discussion
• Oak Harbor use table guide and table
• Urban growth areas map
• Ault Field Road rezone presentation and map

Law and Justice Council

The Island County Law & Justice Council met on February 23, 2022, and received updates on jail operations during a COVID-19 outbreak, legislative changes, and a planned county needs assessment. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and set agenda items for the next meeting on April 27, 2022.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was informational
• Next meeting scheduled for April 27, 2022 (March 23 meeting cancelled)

Council of Governments

The Island County Council of Governments, comprising elected officials from the county, cities, and port districts, will meet to elect officers, approve minutes, and receive a presentation on a greenhouse gas emissions study. The agenda is largely routine, with the study presentation being the only substantive item.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2022
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study Presentation

The Island County Council of Governments met remotely and approved an amended agenda (removing the election of chair and vice-chair) and the January 26, 2022 minutes. Members heard a presentation on a greenhouse gas emissions study and discussed a joint Climate Action Plan. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of informational updates.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved January 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners continued its February 22 meeting to February 23, approving the agenda and consent agenda as published. The consent agenda included contracts for behavioral health, public health services, and prisoner transport, as well as resolutions initiating road projects and scheduling a public hearing. No regular agenda items or public hearings were scheduled, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Contract amendment with North Sound Behavioral Health ASO for $114,000 for Opiate Outreach and Co-Responder Program
• Consolidated contract with WA State Department of Health for $2,470,888 for public health services including COVID-19 vaccination
• Resolution C-09-22 initiating Camano Island Road Closure Snow Gate Project
• Resolution C-10-22 initiating Lagoon View Drive Shoulder Stabilization on Whidbey Island
• Public hearing scheduled for March 15, 2022 on petition to open unopened county road right of way for Eagle Development Group

The Island County Board of Commissioners continued its Feb. 22 meeting to Feb. 23 due to technical difficulties, then approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. The consent agenda included contracts for behavioral health, public health, road projects, and a prisoner transport agreement. No regular agenda items or public hearings were held.

• Continued Feb. 22 meeting to Feb. 23 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $383,784.09 in pre-audited bills and $620,036.40 in vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved Contract Amendment No. 9 with North Sound Behavioral Health ASO for $114,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consolidated contract with WA State Dept. of Health for $2,470,888 (unanimous)
• Initiated Camano Island Road Closure Snow Gate Project (Resolution C-09-22) (unanimous)
• Initiated Lagoon View Drive Shoulder Stabilization project (Resolution C-10-22) (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for March 15, 2022 on Eagle Development Group road right-of-way petition (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, including contracts, road project resolutions, and a public hearing scheduling. The board will also hold a roundtable with elected officials and department heads. No major policy decisions are listed beyond the consent agenda items.

• Contract amendment with North Sound Behavioral Health ASO for $114,000 for Opiate Outreach and Co-Responder Program
• Consolidated contract with WA State Department of Health for $2,470,888 covering COVID-19 vaccination, public health services, and other programs
• Resolution C-09-22 initiating Camano Island Road Closure Snow Gate Project
• Resolution C-10-22 initiating Lagoon View Drive Shoulder Stabilization on Whidbey Island
• Interlocal agreement with Whatcom County for prisoner transport along I-5 corridor for $6,145

The Board of Island County Commissioners briefly convened on Feb. 22, 2022, then voted to continue the meeting to Feb. 23 at 9:00 a.m. due to technical difficulties. On Feb. 23, the Board approved the agenda and the consent agenda as presented, which included payments, contracts, and road project resolutions. No regular agenda items or public hearings were held.

• Continued the Feb. 22, 2022 meeting to Feb. 23, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
• Canceled the Roundtable meeting.
• Approved the agenda as published by unanimous vote.
• Approved the consent agenda as presented by unanimous vote, including $383,784.09 in pre-audited bills, $620,036.40 in vouchers, and $27,652.86 in electronic funds transfers.
• Approved Contract Amendment No. 9 with North Sound Behavioral Health ASO for $114,000 for Opiate Outreach and Co-Responder Program.
• Approved a consolidated contract with WA State Department of Health for $2,470,888 for public health services including COVID-19 vaccination.
• Initiated road projects: Camano Island Road Closure Snow Gate Project and Lagoon View Drive Shoulder Stabilization; amended Utsalady at Olsen Culvert Replacement.
• Scheduled a public hearing for March 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. on a petition to open unopened county road rights of way for Eagle Development Group, Inc., LLC.

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of Commissioners will review an annual renewal for the Whatcom County Mini-Chain service. This agreement provides Island County with inmate transportation along the I-5 corridor.

• Annual renewal of inmate transport contract with Whatcom County Sheriff's Office
• $6,145.00 annual compensation for Island County's share of transport services

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on February 16, 2022, and agreed to move several items to the consent agenda: the annual renewal of the Whatcom County inmate transport contract, a petition to vacate and dedicate a portion of Miller Road, and a $46,560 Homeland Security Emergency Management Performance Grant. They also discussed the Treasurer's report, the FY 2022 Water Resources Development Act, and a broad 2022 Commissioner Work Plan covering topics like hiring a county administrator, COVID response, and law and justice needs. No final votes were taken; all actions were to advance items to a future consent agenda.

• Moved Whatcom County jail transport contract renewal to consent agenda
• Moved Miller Road vacation/dedication petition to consent agenda
• Moved $46,560 DHS Emergency Management Performance Grant to consent agenda
• Moved North Sound BH-ASO Contract Amendment #9 to consent agenda
• Discussed Treasurer's Report for February 2022
• Discussed FY 2022 Water Resources Development Act
• Discussed 2022 Commissioner Work Plan items

Board of Health

The Island County Board of Health will hold a regular session to review the 2022-2024 Consolidated Contract and Statements of Work, hear a presentation on 2020 Census population and demographic changes, and receive a COVID-19 update. The board will also consider CHAB nominations. The agenda includes public comment and approval of the January 18, 2022 minutes.

• Review of 2022-2024 Consolidated Contract and Statements of Work
• Action item: CHAB nominations
• Presentation on 2020 Census population and demographic changes
• COVID-19 update by Dr. Howard Leibrand
• Approval of January 18, 2022 regular session minutes

The Island County Board of Health unanimously approved the 2022-2024 Consolidated Contract with the Washington State Department of Health. The board also unanimously approved seven nominations for Community Health Advisory Board (CHAB) membership. Staff presented a census data presentation on population and demographic changes, and Dr. Howard Leibrand provided a COVID-19 update. No public comments were made.

• Approved the 2022-2024 Consolidated Contract with the Washington State Department of Health by unanimous vote
• Approved the seven CHAB nominees as presented by unanimous vote
• Approved the agenda as presented by unanimous vote
• Approved the January 18, 2022 Regular Session minutes as presented by unanimous vote

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items including a labor agreement with the Deputy Sheriffs' Guild, several contracts and amendments, and a public hearing on expanding the Camano Hills Water system. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Labor Agreement with Island County Deputy Sheriffs' Guild 2021-2022
• Contract Bond with MS Industrial, Inc. for Whidbey Island Guardrail Replacement, $438,412.00
• Contract Bond Rider with Peterson Brothers Inc. for Camano Island Safety Guardrail, $288,545.37
• Contract Amendment with Senior Services of Island County, $171,351.10
• Public Hearing: Resolution C-05-22 expanding Camano Hills Water system boundaries

The Board unanimously approved Resolution C-05-22, expanding the Camano Hills Water, Inc. water system boundaries and incorporating the service area into the Coordinated Water System Plan. The Board also approved the consent agenda, which included appointments, contracts, and financial vouchers. No public comments were made, and no regular agenda items were discussed.

• Approved the agenda as amended, adding an executive session to review a public employee's performance.
• Approved the consent agenda, including pre-audited bills totaling $380,105.49, EFT vouchers of $318,745.39, vouchers of $392,312.33, electronic funds transfers of $462,094.44, and payroll of $806,431.37.
• Approved appointments to the Island County Housing Advisory Board (Position No. 1) and the Law and Justice Council (District No. 3, Position No. 5).
• Approved an employment contract with Ryan Beach as Facilities Director and a labor agreement with the Deputy Sheriffs' Guild for 2021-2022.
• Approved contract amendments for human services, including with Arc of WA State ($2,500), Senior Services of Island County ($171,351.10), and WA State Dept of Commerce (-$360,579.88).
• Approved contract bonds for road projects with Peterson Brothers Inc. ($288,545.37) and MS Industrial, Inc. ($438,412.00).
• Adopted Resolution C-05-22 expanding the Camano Hills Water, Inc. water system boundaries to include parcel R33219-054-4980.

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to finalize its recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners on the 2022 work plan. The plan includes several items such as Gateway projects, farm worker housing, Ault Field Road rezoning, and ACUIZ noise zones. The commission will review draft memos and resolutions before making its recommendation.

• Finalize recommendation on 2022 work plan items
• Clinton Gateway rezone
• Ault Field Road rezoning
• ACUIZ noise zones (existing and proposed)
• Farm worker housing map

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a work session to review ongoing issues with various departments and officials. The meeting includes informational updates and a discussion regarding a committee appointment.

• Snohomish Conservation District update
• Housing Authority of Island County update
• Law and Justice Committee appointment discussion

The Board unanimously authorized the Chair to sign a contract with GMP Consulting to conduct a county administrator search. Several items were moved to the consent agenda, including a law and justice committee appointment, a health department contract, sheriff's staff agreement, facilities director contract, and a homeless grant amendment. The Board also opened the Rural County Economic Development program for applications and discussed ARPA updates.

• Authorized Chair to sign contract with GMP Consulting for county administrator search (unanimous)
• Moved Law and Justice Committee appointment to consent agenda
• Moved consolidated contract with WA State Department of Health to consent agenda
• Moved agreement with Sheriff's Staff to consent agenda
• Moved facilities director contract to consent agenda
• Moved homeless grant amendment to consent agenda
• Opened Rural County Economic Development program for applications

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners met on February 8, 2022, and approved the amended agenda and consent agenda unanimously. The consent agenda included scheduling public hearings for a property reclassification and a septic system franchise, plus cancellation of non-collectible taxes. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved amended agenda including executive session (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers and payroll (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for PBRS Application 086/21 on March 1, 2022
• Scheduled public hearing for Franchise No. 449 on March 15, 2022
• Approved Resolution C-08-22 cancelling non-collectible personal property taxes

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of Commissioners will review a petition from Eagle Development Group Inc. LLC to open unopened county rights-of-way for Remora Road, Chestnut St, and Willow Ln. Additionally, the Board will discuss a new community septic system franchise application for Maple Grove Septic Operations, Inc.

• Petition by Eagle Development Group Inc. LLC to open unopened County Right of Way along Remora Road, Chestnut St, and Willow Ln
• Franchise application for Maple Grove Septic Operations, Inc. covering Maple Grove Beach, Maple Grove Beach 2, Maple Grove Beach 3, and Maple Grove Beach Add 1

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session and agreed to move several items to the consent agenda, including opening a county right of way, a septic franchise application, a tax write-off, a grant amendment, a property reclassification, and a housing advisory board appointment. They also discussed various department work plans and updates, with no final votes taken.

• Moved Eagle Development right-of-way opening to consent agenda for public hearing
• Moved Maple Grove Septic Operations franchise application to consent agenda for public hearing
• Moved uncollectible personal property tax write-off to consent agenda
• Moved Emergency Solutions Grant amendment to consent agenda
• Moved Public Benefit Rating System application to consent agenda for public hearing
• Moved Housing Advisory Board appointment to consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review a multi-year traffic control sign contract and initiate a drainage project at Olsen Culvert on Camano Island. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a land classification application.

• Resolution No. C-06-22: Approving plans and authorizing bids for a multi-year traffic control sign contract
• Resolution No. C-07-22: Initiating the Utsalady at Olsen Culvert Replacement drainage project on Camano Island
• Public Hearing: PBRS Application 448/21 to classify 19 of 20 acres into the Public Benefit Rating System
• Renewal of the Letter of Assurance for the Accessible Communities Advisory Committee
• Puget Sound Energy update and presentation

The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda including a $1.4M pre-audited bills list and two Public Works resolutions, and approved PBRS Application 448/21 to classify 19 of 20 acres of parcel R32928-309-0680 into the Public Benefit Rating System. A special evening session featured a Puget Sound Energy presentation on outages and reliability, with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda including pre-audited bills of $1,399,523.74 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution C-06-22 authorizing call for bids for multi-year traffic control sign contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution C-07-22 initiating Utsalady at Olsen Culvert Replacement drainage project (unanimous)
• Approved PBRS Application 448/21 classifying 19 of 20 acres into Public Benefit Rating System (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a special session to view a PowerPoint presentation from Puget Sound Energy. The meeting will also include updates and opportunities for public comment.

• Puget Sound Energy PowerPoint Presentation
• Public comment period

The Board approved a Public Benefit Rating System application to classify 19 of 20 acres of a parcel for tax benefits, and approved the consent agenda including bills and resolutions. A special session with Puget Sound Energy was held for presentation and public comment, but no action was taken.

• Approved PBRS Application 448/21 for parcel R32928-309-0680 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including pre-audited bills of $1,399,523.74 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution C-06-22 authorizing call for bids for traffic control sign contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution C-07-22 initiating Utsalady at Olsen Culvert Replacement drainage project (unanimous)

Council of Governments

The Island County Council of Governments, comprising elected officials from the county, cities, and port districts, will meet to elect a chair and vice-chair, approve prior minutes, and receive an update from the Broadband Action Team. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from November 24, 2021
• Broadband Action Team update
• Other items of mutual interest

The Island County Council of Governments met remotely and unanimously re-elected Mayor Molly Hughes as 2022 Chair and Commissioner Melanie Bacon as 2022 Vice-Chair. The council also approved the minutes from the November 24, 2021 meeting. Commissioner Janet St. Clair gave a Broadband Action Team update covering strategies, grants, funding, and policy. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Re-elected Mayor Molly Hughes as 2022 Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Commissioner Melanie Bacon as 2022 Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved November 24, 2021 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including a $232,023.77 purchase of a John Deere wheel loader for solid waste, and to schedule a public hearing on expanding the Camano Hills Water, Inc. service area. They will also consider final plat approvals for two residential developments. Later, the Finance Committee will meet to review investment and debt policies.

• Purchase Order No. 13073 with Pape Machinery for John Deere Model 444P Wheel Loader, $232,023.77
• Public hearing scheduled for Resolution C-05-22 to expand Camano Hills Water, Inc. boundaries (parcel R33219-054-4980)
• Final plat approval for 7 single-family lots, Gilligan Island Acres (Plat No. 164/21)
• Final plat alteration for Finesterre Heights PRD (vegetation maintenance language)
• Certification of 2022 Road Levy for County Road Administration Board

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $232,023.77 wheel loader purchase, a road levy certification, and appointments. Two final plats were approved: Finesterre Heights (vegetation language alteration) and Gilligan Island Acres (7 single-family lots). No public hearings were held, and the meeting included executive sessions for personnel matters.

• Approved consent agenda including $232,023.77 wheel loader purchase (unanimous)
• Certified 2022 road levy for submittal to CRAB (unanimous)
• Approved Final Long Plat Alteration for Finesterre Heights (unanimous)
• Approved Final Long Plat for Gilligan Island Acres, 7 lots (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with two executive sessions added (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive decision items listed. The only business is the annual training presentation, with no specific topics or actions detailed in the agenda text.

• Annual training presentation

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a work session to receive a tourism update and review several committee appointments. The session includes scheduled time for the Commissioner's Office, Public Works, Treasurer, Community Development, and Human Services.

• Whidbey & Camano Islands Tourism update regarding a $30,000 contract with the Transformational Travel Council
• Reappointment request for Renee Mueller to the Civil Service Commission
• Appointment request for Max Lindsay-Thorsen to the Joint Administration Board
• Reappointment request for Alerd Johnson to the Northwest Workforce Council

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on January 19, 2022, discussing several items but taking no final votes. They agreed to move multiple items to the consent agenda, including committee reappointments, a call for bids for traffic control signs, a water system expansion, and a letter of assurance renewal. The meeting also included discussions on the tourism update, road levy certification, treasurer's report, and veterans assistance program, with a follow-up requested on veterans demographics.

• Agreed to move Civil Service Commission reappointment to consent agenda
• Agreed to move Joint Administration Board appointment to consent agenda
• Agreed to move Northwest Workforce Council reappointment to consent agenda
• Agreed to move call for bids for traffic control signs to consent agenda
• Agreed to move Camano Hills Water expansion application to consent agenda
• Agreed to move Accessible Communities Act letter of assurance renewal to consent agenda

Board of Health

The Island County Board of Health will hold its regular session to select a 2022 chair, receive reports from Public Health on legislative updates and CHAB nominees, and get a COVID-19 update from Dr. Howard Leibrand and Don Mason. The agenda also includes approval of the December 21, 2021 minutes and public comment. No major contracts or ordinances are scheduled for action.

• Selection of 2022 Board of Health Chair
• Report from Public Health: legislative update and CHAB nominees
• COVID-19 update: testing and future policy, endemic vs. pandemic
• Approval of December 21, 2021 regular session minutes

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed one-tenth of one percent sales tax to fund affordable housing and related services. The board will also consider consent agenda items including contract approvals, appointments, and a bid award for guardrail replacement, as well as a resolution to end the county's emergency proclamation.

• Public hearing on Resolution C-90-21 adding Chapter 3.02E ICC for a 0.1% sales tax for housing
• Bid award to M2 Industrial, Inc. for Whidbey Island Guardrail Replacement, $439,412
• Interlocal agreement with WSU Extension Services, $306,468 for 2022-2023
• Grant from WA Office of Public Defense for public defense services, $57,719
• Resolution C-04-22 ending county proclamation of emergency

The Board unanimously approved amendments to Ordinance C-90-21, which would impose a 0.1% sales tax for affordable housing, adding clauses about prioritizing new units and suspending the tax under certain conditions. The Board then voted 2-1 to continue deliberation to March 22, 2022, with Commissioner Johnson opposed. The consent agenda was approved, including a bid award for guardrail replacement and several appointments.

• Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $439,412 bid to M2 Industrial for guardrail replacement (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Ordinance C-90-21 adding intent clauses (unanimous)
• Continued deliberation of Ordinance C-90-21 to March 22, 2022 (2-1)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the 2022 General Services Administration (GSA) workplan. The body is also reviewing a grant for indigent defense services and an agreement with WSU Cooperative Extension.

• Grant agreement for $57,719.00 from the Washington State Office of Public Defense for indigent defense services
• Amendment to WSU Interlocal Agreement for 2022-23 educational programs including Master Gardeners and 4-H
• Proposed 2022 GSA Workplan including GovQA implementation and a potential full-time Public Records Officer hire
• Proposed transition of the Purchasing Card Program from KeyBank to US Bank
• Discussion of updating County Code for procurement policy based on SAO exit recommendations

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on January 12, 2022, and agreed to move several items to the consent agenda, including a $57,710 grant for indigent defense services and an amendment to the WSU Cooperative Extension interlocal agreement. They also discussed the 2022 General Services Administration work plan, which includes software implementation, records management, and procurement policy updates, and directed IT to purchase case management software by February. No final votes were taken; all actions were preliminary agreements to place items on the consent agenda.

• Agreed to move $57,710 indigent defense grant to consent agenda
• Agreed to move WSU Cooperative Extension interlocal agreement amendment to consent agenda
• Agreed to move committee reappointments (Disability Board, LTAC, Mosquito Abatement, etc.) to consent agenda
• Directed IT to purchase case management software (GovQA) by February
• Discussed 2022 GSA work plan, including ECM migration and procurement policy updates
• Discussed jail renovation grant and card access system updates
• Discussed logo rollout and potential funding for reprinting
• Discussed web administrator position options

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including two American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant awards—one for community service and one for affordable housing—plus resolutions and memorandums of understanding. The board will also receive an update from the COVID-19 Incident Management Team and hold work sessions with departments.

• ARPA Community Service Grant Award
• ARPA Affordable Housing Grant Award
• Resolution C-03-22 continuing relationships with WA Counties Risk Pool
• MOU with WSCCCE Local 1845-I revising pay grid
• MOU with WSCCCE Local 1845 revising pay grid

The Board of Island County Commissioners met in regular session on January 11, 2022, with two members present and one excused. They unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included pre-audited bills, payroll, minutes, and several resolutions and memorandums of understanding. No regular agenda items or public hearings were held. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

• Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved pre-audited bills totaling $1,069,482.30
• Approved EFT vouchers totaling $289,118.89
• Approved payroll totaling $61,769.72
• Approved minutes from prior sessions
• Approved Resolution C-03-22 for WA Counties Risk Pool
• Approved MOUs with WSCCCE Local 1845-I and Local 1845 revising pay grids

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss and gather input on the proposed 2022 work plan and annual docket. Staff report that no public applications for docket items were received by the July 31 deadline. The commission will review potential items including rollover projects from 2021 and new ideas, and will make a recommendation to the Board of Island County Commissioners in October.

• Shoreline Master Program Update – initial consistency determination received from WA Dept. of Ecology
• Housing Element Implementation – farm worker housing, mixed-use RAIDs outreach, housing implementation timeline
• Clinton Gateway Implementation – evaluation of zoning and allowed uses, rezone work for 2023 docket
• Rezone consideration for Ault Field Road – parcels owned by Nichols Ware NW Properties LLC and The White Stone, INC
• Permitting fee schedule update and AICUZ Noise Zone Overlay update

The Island County Planning Commission met on January 10, 2022, for a workshop session. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff presentations and discussions on various planning topics, including the work plan, Shoreline Master Program update, Housing Element, Farm Worker Housing, Clinton Gateway, PBRS program, ADU code update, Ebey's Landing Historic Review, code cleanup, Ault Field Rezone, Fee Schedule updates, and AICUZ Noise Overlay update. The work plan and docket will be brought forward for approval at a future meeting.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Work Plan and Docket to be brought forward for approval at next meeting
• Commissioner Andersen requested training on compliance work
• Commissioner Gilroy noted virtual meeting link issue; staff to correct
• Commissioner Lovelady requested paper copies of documents; discussion held

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session and agreed to move several items to the consent agenda, including federal highway safety projects, the acquisition of Island Recycling by DTG Enterprises, a new wheel loader purchase, and MOUs to raise the minimum pay grid to $20 per hour. They also directed changes to the ARPA Community Service Grants award list, adding recipients and adjusting amounts. No final votes were taken; all actions were procedural to advance items to future agendas.

• Moved federal safety projects ($745,000 and $521,000) to consent agenda
• Moved DTG Enterprises acquisition of Island Recycling to consent agenda
• Moved John Deere 444P Wheel Loader purchase to consent agenda
• Moved MOU with 1845 (pay grid minimum $20/hr) to consent agenda
• Moved MOU with 1845-I (pay grid minimum $20/hr) to consent agenda
• Moved ARPA Community Service Grants to regular agenda with changes
• Moved PBRS parcel R32928-309-0680 to consent agenda for public hearing
• Moved Risk Pool resolution to consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including contracts for tourism promotion, a lease amendment, human services contracts, and several road projects. They will also hold public input and may discuss the countywide speed limit evaluation. A work session with departments is scheduled for the following day.

• Contract with DKS Associates for countywide speed limit evaluation, $303,700
• Contract with Peterson Brothers Inc. for safety guardrail on Camano Island, $288,545.37
• Resolutions initiating 2022 pavement preservation programs for Whidbey Island and Camano Island
• Lease amendment with South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District, $10,554.72
• Contracts for 2% hotel-motel tax tourism promotion: Langley Creates ($4,000) and Island County Fair Association ($20,000)

The Board of Island County Commissioners unanimously approved the amended agenda and the consent agenda, which included pre-audited bills, tourism promotion contracts, a facilities lease amendment, human services contract amendments, and several road project resolutions and contracts. No public hearings were held, and the meeting included a COVID-19 update from the response manager.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $696,079.09 in pre-audited bills (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 contract with Langley Creates for Cascade Corridor Connector design
• Approved $20,000 contract with Island County Fair Association for fair entertainment
• Approved lease amendment with South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District for office space at 5475 Maxwelton Rd., Langley, WA ($10,554.72/yr, 2022-2024)
• Approved contract amendment with Northwest Regional Council for case management services ($25,375.90, 2022)
• Approved contract amendment with North Sound Behavioral Health ASO for behavioral health services ($221,938.55, Jan-Jun 2022)
• Approved road project resolutions C-01-22 and C-02-22 for 2022 pavement preservation programs